Description
This easy apple crisp is the ultimate fall dessert—juicy cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. Simple, cozy, and best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Topping:
1/2 cup (70g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup (76g) unsalted butter, cold, diced into small cubes
Apple Filling:
2 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (55g) light-brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish or small casserole dish.
Prepare the topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and rub with fingertips until mixture forms small crumbles. Chill topping in refrigerator.
Make the apple filling: In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with flour until smooth. Stir in water, lemon juice, and vanilla, then mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Place sliced apples in a large bowl, pour butter mixture over, and toss to coat. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle chilled topping evenly over apples.
Bake 35 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Slice apples thinly so they bake tender.
If using salted butter, reduce salt in topping to 1/8 tsp and omit from filling.
Best served fresh but can be stored covered in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
