Apple Crisp

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword easy-apple-crisp-recipe, old-fashioned-apple-crisp-recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings (may vary)

Calories 511kcal

6 large granny smith apples (you can use other varieties) peeled and sliced or cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping:
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats (not instant)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold salted butter cubed

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Apple Filling: Core, slice and peel the apples. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir using a large spoon until the apples are evenly coated. Pour into the prepared dish.
Crisp Topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, flour, oats and ground cinnamon. Cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry blender by hand until the ingredients are all combined and form a crumbly texture resembling pea-sized crumbs.
Spread the oat-crumble mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy on top.
Serve immediately topped with vanilla ice cream.

Apples - Granny Smith apples are able to maintain their integrity when baking which is why they're classic when making apple pie. I chose them for the same reason for this crisp recipe. You could also use braeburn apples, honeycrisp apples, pink lady or gala apples. Any tart apples will also work.

Butter - You can use unsalted butter for the topping. When doing so, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the taste.

Apple Pie Spice - You can use 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice in place of cinnamon and nutmeg in the apple mixture.

Lemon Zest - You could add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest or lemon juice for a hint of citrus flavor.

Serving Options - Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, with a generous dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, maple syrup, or enjoy all in its own for breakfast. Your secrets' safe with me!