Apple Crisp

5 from 32 votes

Apple crisp is a comforting dessert featuring tender, spiced apples and a buttery, crunchy topping. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, it’s ready in just over an hour.

Prep Time25

Cook Time40

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Crisp, Apple Crisp Recipe, Easy Apple Crisp

Servings:

Calories: 540kcal

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

10 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced into ⅛ inch thick slices then cut the slices in half)
½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crisp Topping

1 ⅓ cups quick cooking oats
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick baker’s spray. Set aside.
To a very large mixing bowl, add the apple slices, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Gently fold all the ingredients together to evenly coat the apple slices with the sugars and spices.
Transfer the apple filling mixture to the prepared 9x13 baking dish and spread into an even layer. Be careful not to pack the apple filling too tightly when adding to the baking dish.
To make the crisp topping, add to a large mixing bowl the quick cooking oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Stir to combine.
Add the melted butter to the bowl of oats and stir to combine until all the melted butter has been evenly incorporated and no dry pockets of flour remains.
Top the apple filling with the crisp topping mixture. Be sure to evenly distribute the crisp mixture over the apples so that all the apple filling is evenly covered with the crisp mixture.
Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the juices are bubbly from the apple filling.
Allow the apple crisp to cool on the counter for 5 minutes before serving to allow the apple filling to set-up slightly and the juices to thicken.

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Notes

Chill the Butter: For a crispier topping, use cold butter instead of melted. Cut the butter into small cubes and work it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
Prevent Browning: To keep the apples from browning while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, toss them with a little lemon juice. This is helpful if you want to prepare the apples ahead of time, too.
Check for Doneness: When checking for doneness, insert a fork into the apple filling. The apples should be tender but not mushy. The topping should be golden brown and crisp.
Avoid Overmixing the Topping: When combining the topping ingredients, mix just until everything is moistened. Overmixing can result in a dense topping instead of a light and crumbly one.
Add a Splash of Liquid: If your apples are particularly dry, add a tablespoon of apple juice or water to the filling mixture to help create a juicier filling.
Use a Lined Baking Sheet: Place the baking dish on a lined baking sheet to catch any spills or drips, making cleanup easier.
Let it Cool: Allow the apple crisp to cool for at least 10 minutes after baking. This helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
Check Your Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to make sure your oven is at the correct temperature, as oven variances can affect baking times and results.

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