Easy Apple Crisp
A classic apple crisp with a tart cinnamon apple filling and a thick, buttery brown sugar oat topping.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 5 cups tart apples peeled, sliced and cut into ¾ inch pieces - I used Granny Smiths & Cripps Pink
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ lemon zested
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Topping:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats not instant
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
Makes: 8 x 8inch rectangle
Instructions
- Combine apples, lemon juice, zest, sugar, spices, and salt.
- Refrigerate at least 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix topping ingredients and work in butter.
- Assemble in a baking dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until bubbling.
- Cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Flavor Tips: Use tart apples and don’t skip lemon.
- Technique: Bake until bubbling for thick filling.
- Variations: Add caramel or swap spices.
- Storage: Refrigerate 7 days or freeze 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg