Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a golden, crunchy oat mixture. This easy recipe evokes nostalgia while delivering a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Layer apple mixture in the baking dish and top with the crumb topping.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm—add ice cream if desired!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or raisins. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or try different fruit combinations such as pears or berries for a unique twist.