Ingredients
Apple Mixture
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the crisp evenly.
- Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. This mixture will give the apples a sweet and spiced flavor.
- Arrange Apples: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased baking dish, making sure the apples are well distributed for consistent baking.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, and rolled oats. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top the Apples: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the layered apples in the baking dish to create the crisp layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Make sure the butter is cold before cutting it into the topping for a crumbly texture.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American