How To Make Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp

Embrace the flavors of fall with “Autumn Harvest: Classic Apple Crisp,” a quintessential dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and delightful texture of apples. Topped with a crunchy, buttery oatmeal crumble, this apple crisp is both comforting and irresistibly tasty. It’s the perfect way to end a chilly autumn day, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Why You’ll Love Classic Apple Crisp:

• Simple and Rustic: Easy to prepare with basic ingredients, celebrating the simplicity of home baking.
• Versatile Apple Use: Works beautifully with various types of apples, allowing you to adjust the sweetness and tartness to your taste.
• Comforting Warm Dessert: Ideal for cozy evenings, especially delightful when served warm.
• Customizable: Easy to modify with additions like nuts, spices, or even a mix of fruits.

Ingredients Notes For Classic Apple Crisp:

• Apples: Choose a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Peel, core, and slice them for even cooking.
• Lemon Juice: Adds a bit of brightness and prevents the apples from browning.
• Sugar: Adjust the amount based on the sweetness of your apples and personal preference. Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Spices that complement the apples beautifully, enhancing their natural flavors.
• For the Topping:
  • Old-Fashioned Oats: Provide texture and heartiness to the crumble topping.
  • Flour: Helps bind the topping ingredients.
  • Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and a caramel-like flavor.
  • Butter: Cold and cubed, it’s worked into the dry ingredients to create a crumbly texture.
  • Optional Nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts can be added for extra crunch and flavor.

Recipe Steps:

1. Prepare the Apples:
   • In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
2. Make the Crumble Topping:
   • In another bowl, combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
3. Assemble and Bake:
   • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
   • Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender.
4. Serve:
   • Serve warm from the oven. Enhance your serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Storage Options:

• Refrigerate: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Reheat: Warm up in the oven or microwave before serving to recapture the crisp’s delightful texture.

How To Make Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp

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Ingredients

 

For the Apple Filling:

• ▢ 6 medium-sized apples a mix of tart and sweet, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• ▢ 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ▢ 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour optional, helps thicken the juices

For the Crisp Topping:

• ▢ 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
• ▢ 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• ▢ Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Dish:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or similar size.

Mix the Apple Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour if using. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
• Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Make the Crisp Topping:

• In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add the cold butter pieces to the oat mixture. Using your fingers, a pastry cutter, or two forks, blend the butter into the oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
• Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apples in the dish.

Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.

Serve:

• Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. It’s best enjoyed warm.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.