Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp is made with tender cinnamon apples and a buttery oat topping for the perfect cozy dessert. Serve it warm with ice cream for a simple treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
Oat Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
Apple Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice.
- Add the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the apples are evenly coated, then spread them into the prepared baking dish.
- Dot the apple mixture with the small pieces of butter.
Oat Topping:
- In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and work it in with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture looks crumbly with pea-sized clumps.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving so the filling can thicken.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then reheat in the oven to bring back the crisp topping.
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture.
A pinch of cardamom or allspice adds a warm twist to the filling.