Classic Apple Crisp

Classic Apple Crisp is a comforting fall dish, full of sweet apples and a delicious brown sugar topping, that warms you from the inside out!

Apple Cravings

Oh, fall, how we love you, with your crisp air, falling leaves, and tons of delicious apples. Since there is no shortage of apples, there’s no shortage of great ways to make apple dishes, like our family’s favorite Classic Apple Crisp! Apple crisp is the perfect way to enjoy all of the apples you can get your hands on, so whatever you can pick at the orchards or whatever you can pick up at the store, every apple is excellent in this dish. The texture of the slightly crunchy and buttery sweet topping is wonderful, and when you top each serving with a scoop of ice cream you’ve really hit the trifecta of out-of-this-world delicious!

Enjoy those apple flavors for breakfast or a snack with Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars, or take your apple crisp to the next delicious level by making an unforgettable Apple Crisp Cheesecake!

Other Recipes to Serve with Classic Apple Crisp

• Homemade Apple Cider is an Autumn hug in a mug, so make a big pot to share with family and friends!
• Apples and Bourbon are the combinations you didn’t know you needed in your life, but you deliciously do as you’ll discover with a tasty glass of Apple Pie Bourbon Smash!

Ingredients

To make the filling

Apples: For this apple crisp you will slice up about five pounds of your favorite apples or whatever tasty variety of apples that are offered at the apple orchard.

Sugar and Spice: Sweeten those apples even more by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

To make the topping

Pantry Items: You will need all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and rolled oats.

Butter: Cold, diced butter will also be needed to make the topping, and you can use whatever butter you have on hand.

How to Make Classic Apple Crisp

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13 baking dish. Mix the sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl.

STEP TWO: Pour the apples into the prepared baking dish and spread them into an even layer. Set that aside for now.

STEP THREE: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and rolled oats. Cut in the cold butter, using a fork or pastry cutter, until the mix looks like small peas.

STEP FOUR: Layer the flour mixture evenly over the top of the apples in the baking dish.

STEP FIVE: Bake the apple crisp for 40-45 minutes, until the top is browned and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm as-is or with a scoop of ice cream!

Tips for Success

• Any variety of apples can be used in an apple crisp, but if you are looking for apples that hold their shape better while baking, then more firm varieties, such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Fuji, are good choices.
• Like the apples, your choice of flour can also be used in this recipe! While not all flours have been tried with this recipe, a 1:1 gluten-free flour or other popular gluten-free flour will work well in this crisp.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

What is the difference between a crisp, a crumble, and a cobbler?

Whether you enjoy a good crisp, crumble, or cobbler, the most important part is the sweet, gooey fruit! But when you’re trying to decide which topping is for you, here are a few differences to keep in mind: a crisp is the only one of the three that includes oats in the topping for a little more texture. A crumble is also a mix of flour, sugar, and butter, but it’s more like a streusel without the oats. Lastly, a cobbler is different from both a crisp and a crumble because this topping is more biscuit or cake-like. A cobbler topping covers the fruit completely and is much fluffier and softer. All are tasty choices when making a seasonal fruit dish, so when in doubt, go with your favorite topping!

Can I cut the apples the night before making a crisp?

If you know you’ll be short on time or just looking to make the dessert assembly even easier. You can cut the apples the night before. Once the apples have been cut, store them in an airtight container until you are ready to make them crisp the next day. Before popping the apples in the fridge, some folks like to soak the apples in a bowl of water with a tablespoon of lemon juice mixed in to prevent the apples from browning. Sometimes, the apples may brown a little anyway, so it’s up to you if you’d like to soak them. When you are ready to bake the next day, you can either set the apples out on the counter to warm up a little or add a few more minutes to the crisp to allow the apples to warm up and then cook correctly.

Grab All of the Apples You Can for These Great Recipes!

• Apple Pie Cookie Cups
• Apple Dumplings
• Apple Cider Muffins
• Apple Whiskey Sour
• Crock Pot Apple Cobbler

*This post was originally posted on 09/13/2014