Description
Indulge in the perfect autumn dessert with this classic apple crisp, featuring tart, tender fruit topped with a buttery, golden-brown oat crumble. This recipe strikes the ideal balance between soft, spiced apples and a crunchy, textured topping. By using high-quality dark brown sugar and cold, cubed butter, you achieve a professional result that highlights the natural flavors of orchard-fresh apples without being overly sweet. It is a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat that brings warmth to any harvest-time gathering.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Spread the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, the remaining dark brown sugar, and the rest of the cinnamon.
Work the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
Allow the crisp to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure apples are sliced into uniform half-inch wedges for even cooking. Using cold butter is critical for achieving a snappy, flaky texture in the crumble. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg