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Warm homemade apple crisp with golden oat topping and vanilla ice cream

Apple Crisp Recipe

Fatima
Tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a buttery, golden oat topping. This easy homemade apple crisp is ready in about 45 minutes and is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 medium apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Add them to a large bowl.
  • Season the Apples: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt. Gently toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  • Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
  • Assemble: Spread the seasoned apples evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples, covering them evenly.
  • Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
  • Rest: Remove from the oven and let the apple crisp rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Best apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Braeburn, and Gala all work well. You can also combine different varieties.
  • Don't overbake: The apples should be tender but not completely mushy, while the topping should be golden and crisp.
  • For extra crunch: Add walnuts or pecans to the topping.
  • If the topping browns too quickly: Loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat in the oven or air fryer to help restore the crisp texture.
  • Freezing: The baked apple crisp can be cooled, tightly covered, and frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
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