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Easy Apple Crisp

This delightful Easy Apple Crisp combines sweet and tart apples with a buttery, crispy topping, making it a perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 4 medium Red Delicious or Honey Crisp apples Provide sweetness and are soft when baked.
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples Add a tart flavor contrast.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Brightens flavor of the apples.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Sweetens the apple mixture.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon Enhances the warm flavors.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enriches flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla extract Infuses the dish with lovely vanilla undertones.
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted Adds richness to the filling.
  • 1/4 cup Water
Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup Old-fashioned oats Adds chewiness and texture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Provides deeper sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour Helps form the crumble.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Pecans, chopped Adds crunch and a nutty flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter Cuts into the mixture for crumble texture.
Serving (optional)
  • 1 scoop Vanilla ice cream or whipped topping A delicious accompaniment.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare your baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Peel and slice the apples into 1/4 inch slices and combine in a large mixing bowl. Add melted butter, flour, water, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt; mix until well combined.
Crumble Topping
  1. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, oats, and flour. Cut cold butter into small pieces and add to this mixture.
  2. Use your hands, a fork, or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter until it forms crumbles. Then stir in chopped pecans.
Assembly
  1. Transfer the apple mixture to the baking pan and evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
Baking
  1. Bake the crisp in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

Try mixing up different types of apples for a complex flavor. Serve warm for the best experience.