Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
Creamy, juicy apple filling with a buttery, crunchy topping — that’s the cozy comfort of Old Fashioned Apple Crisp.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Filling
- 5-6 cups Peeled and sliced apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite variety
Topping
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Measured and leveled
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Level teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For the topping and extra for apples if desired
- 3/4 teaspoon Fine salt
- 1 unit Unbeaten egg Cold from the fridge
- 1/3 cup Melted butter Unsalted or salted as preferred, melted and cooled slightly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Make sure the oven rack is in the center for even baking.
- Arrange sliced apples evenly in the bottom of the dish. Spread them so they form an even layer — if apples are very tart, sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over them.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and unbeaten egg until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use a fork or your fingers to distribute the egg and form pea-sized clumps.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples, covering the surface as uniformly as possible to ensure even browning.
- Drizzle melted butter over the topping, pouring slowly so the butter soaks into the crumbs and creates a golden crust.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, tent lightly with foil for the remaining time. Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving to set the filling.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for added richness.