Description
This comforting old fashioned apple crisp is the perfect dessert for cozy gatherings. Featuring tender sliced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat mixture spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this classic recipe is easy to prepare and bake in under an hour, pleasing everyone with its warm, homey flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 cups sliced apples
Crisp 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: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your crisp.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent the apple crisp from sticking during baking.
- Layer Apples: Arrange the 6 cups of sliced apples evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the fruit base for the crisp.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt thoroughly to form the dry component of the topping.
- Add Butter: Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and mix it together until the texture becomes crumbly and coarse, resembling coarse sand.
- Assemble Topping: Evenly spread the crumbly oat mixture over the layered apples, covering them entirely to create a generous topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the oat mixture.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic dessert experience.
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for the proper crumbly texture.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using a bigger baking dish.
