Best Apple Crisp
This is an easy Apple Crisp recipe like grandma used to make loaded with fresh diced apples and a buttery-sweet cinnamon oat topping baked until golden and bubbly. T
Servings: 6
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Equipment
- approximately 9 x 9 baking dish
Ingredients
Apple filling:
- 6 large apples peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crisp topping:
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats not quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Optional toppings for serving:
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Butter an approximately 9 x 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Set aside.
- Peel and diced apples. Add to a large bowl along with granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Give it a good stir to evenly coat the apples.
- Transfer apples to the prepared baking dish spreading in an even layer. Don't wash the bowl - you can use it for the topping.
- To the same bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in the .Melt butter, pour into the bowl and stir until combined. It should be crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples. Bake 45-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the edges of the apple filling are bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Cool 10-15 minutes and serve plain or with ice cream, whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
Using a combo of apples makes the best flavor. My preference is honey crisp and granny smith for the ideal sweet - tangy flavor.