Easy + Delicious Apple Crisp

September 16, 2022

There are few desserts that are synonymous with the fall season, and for me, apple crisp is one of them! My favorite thing about this easy + delicious apple crisp is that you don't need a lot of ingredients, and you likely have most of them in your pantry right now. My second favorite thing is the intoxicating scent of warm spices that fills the kitchen once the cinnamon, sugar, and apples start to meld together. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Tips + Tricks

• I like to use a mixture of tart Granny Smith apples and sweet Gala apples - the mix of the two creates a more complex flavor. You can use other apple varieties to suit your flavor preference, but keep in mind some apples produce more liquid which may affect the baking structure and texture of the desert.
• The apples may be cooked with the skin on or peeled. I like to peel mine.
• The size of the dish you use is important to help the topping stay crispy. If you use a dish that is too deep, the extra moisture from the apples will affect the texture of the topping and make it soggy. Using a shallower dish is best for this recipe. I use a 9” x 13” baking dish.
• You can prepare the elements of this apple crisp a day ahead making it a quick and easy recipe for entertaining. It’s also easy to have ready to pop in the oven right after a mid-week dinner so you can enjoy it fresh and warm. Just leave the topping off until you're ready to bake. 
• Apple crisp is delicious served with ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
• You can store leftover apple crisp at room temperature for a day or two. After that, it is best to refrigerate any remaining leftovers.
• To reheat, simply pop in the microwave for a few seconds, or in the oven until just warm.

Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes | Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients

Topping:
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cold and diced

Instructions

Filling:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Butter a 9”x13” shallow baking dish, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Peel apples and chop them into 1/2 inch pieces; add them to a medium sized bowl.
4. Add the lemon juice to the apples and gently toss to coat. Add the vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and pinch of salt. Gently mix until evenly distributed throughout the apples.
5. Add filling to prepared baking dish.

Topping:

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Add the cold, diced butter and use your hands to mix until a pebbly, pea-sized crumbly mixture is created.
2. Sprinkle approximately one third of the topping over the apples in the baking dish and lightly mix the apples around.
3. Spread remaining topping over the apples in baking dish.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until topping is golden brown and bubbly. Depending on your oven and baking dish size, the apple crisp may bake sooner.
5. Remove dish from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
6. Serve warm with ice cream, caramel sauce, or other toppings if desired!

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