Description
This classic Apple Crisp recipe features tender, thinly sliced apples baked under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. With a perfect blend of cinnamon and vanilla, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that delivers cozy autumn flavors. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, it’s an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Topping
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
Filling
- 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 3 tablespoons apple juice (preferred) or orange juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep dish pie plate or a 9×9 square baking dish with butter or nonstick spray, then set it aside.
- Make the Topping: In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, light brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until well combined into a crumbly mixture. Place the topping mixture in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, gently combine the peeled and thinly sliced apples with apple juice (or orange juice), granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Assemble: Transfer the apple filling and any juices into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Evenly crumble the chilled topping mixture over the apples, pressing some parts lightly together to create clumps for extra crunch.
- Bake Covered: Lightly spray a piece of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and loosely cover the baking dish to prevent the topping from burning prematurely. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil carefully and continue baking for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. The topping should turn golden brown, and the apples will be tender with bubbling juices along the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly so the juices can thicken. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for a comforting dessert experience.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best texture.
- If you don’t have apple juice, orange juice is a great substitute to add flavor and moisture.
- For extra crunch, press some of the topping mixture together into clumps before baking.
- Let the crisp cool slightly to allow the juices to thicken for better serving consistency.
- Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for a classic combination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
