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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe 1

Easy Apple Crisp

This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe delivers warm, comforting flavors without unnecessary complexity. Perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs, it features tender spiced apples beneath a golden, crumbly oat topping that's simpler and quicker than traditional apple pie but equally satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Pastry Cutter

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling

  • 6 apples preferably a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Oat Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin, uniform pieces (approximately ¼-inch thick).
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  • In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the oat topping uniformly over the apples, covering completely.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling at the edges.
  • Allow your apple crisp to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.

Notes

For a healthier version, replace half the granulated sugar with monk fruit sweetener, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose, reduce butter to ⅓ cup and add 2 tablespoons of applesauce, and incorporate ¼ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the topping.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
Apple crisp will maintain optimal freshness in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35g
Keyword Apple Crisp, Fruit Dessert, Fall Dessert, Apple Dessert, Oat Topping
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