Homemade Apple Crisp
A nostalgic and comforting dessert featuring baked tart apples topped with a crumbly oat mixture, perfect for cool autumn evenings.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 4 cups tart apples, sliced Granny Smith or a mix of apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp work well.
- 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm spice.
For the Oat Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats Creates a crunchy topping.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar For depth of sweetness.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted For binding the topping.
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced tart apples with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Pour the apple mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the apples or fold in some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the oat mixture. Consider sprinkling a bit of nutmeg with the cinnamon for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25g
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