Apple Crisp
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Easy apple crisp recipe with a buttery oat topping, it's the perfect shareable dessert, especially when served warm with ice cream on top.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 3 pounds (1.4 kg) honeycrisp apples
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted butter
Crisp Topping
- ½ cup (80 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup (50 g) dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons (90 g) unsalted butter, cold
Special Equipment
Instructions
Apple Filling
- Heat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the center position. Heat to 375ºF (191ºC).
- Prepare the Apples - Peel, core, and cut the apples into ½-inch thick slices.
- Make the Filling - In a large bowl, stir to combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Cook the Apple Filling - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and the apple mixture. Saute until crisp-tender, and most of the moisture is released, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Baking Dish - Lightly butter the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cooked apples inside the dish.
Crisp Topping
- Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Make the Topping - Cut cold butter into ¼-inch cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use fingers to break the butter into the dry ingredients, pressing together to create large pebble-shaped pieces of crumbly topping, about the size of a dime. Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apples.
- Bake the Crisp - Bake until the topping is golden brown and crisp, about 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- To Serve - Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Apple Substitutes: Gala or McIntosh apples have a taste similar to Honeycrisp. Use Granny Smith apples for a more tart flavor.
- Make it in a Skillet: Bake inside an 8 to 10-inch cast iron pan.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free rolled oats and gluten-free flour.
- Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute coconut oil instead of butter.
- Storing: Cool completely then cover with foil or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Heat individual portions in the microwave in 15 to 30-second intervals until warm. You can bake the whole dish at 350ºF (177ºC) until the top is crisp and the filling is warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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