Apple crisp is a delicious and comforting dessert that features baked apples with a crunchy, streusel-like topping. Here’s a basic recipe for making apple crisp:
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 6 cups of peeled, cored, and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or a mix of varieties)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, and then transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda for the topping. Add the cold butter pieces and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, and the apples are tender.
- Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. You can serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts or dried fruits to the topping, adjusting the sweetness to your liking, or experimenting with different apple varieties. Enjoy your homemade apple crisp!
