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Homemade apple crisp with a crunchy topping served in a bowl

Apple Crisp

Creamy, tender baked apples under a buttery, crunchy topping — this Apple Crisp is comfort food at its finest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 6 cups Apples, peeled and sliced Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.

Topping

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup Light-brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted butter, diced and cold Keep the butter cold for better crumble texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  • Toss the sliced apples with the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract until evenly coated, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, and light-brown sugar. Add the diced cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  • Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Keyword Easy