Description
This comforting old fashioned apple crisp is a warm and cozy dessert perfect for gatherings. Featuring tender sliced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s a classic treat that’s easy to prepare and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Layer
- 6 cups sliced apples
For the Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the apple crisp.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Layer the Apples: Spread the sliced apples evenly at the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Mix the Topping Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt thoroughly.
- Add the Butter: Incorporate the softened butter into the dry mixture, mixing until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Assemble the Crisp: Evenly spread the crumble mixture over the layer of apples in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping turns a golden brown color and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for balance to the sweet topping.
- You can add a handful of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans into the topping mixture for extra crunch.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic presentation.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
