Description
This Strawberry Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert combining tart apples and fresh strawberries under a golden, crispy oat topping sweetened with pure maple syrup. Baked to perfection, it offers a delightful balance of fruity sweetness and cozy spices, perfect for a family dessert or special occasion treat.
Ingredients
Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Fruit Filling
- 3 large tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your crisp.
- Prepare the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir everything together until the dry ingredients are moistened and small crumble clusters form. Keep this mixture refrigerated while you make the filling.
- Make the fruit filling: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the sliced apples, sliced strawberries, maple syrup, flour, and lemon juice until the fruit is evenly coated. This mixture will create a luscious, flavorful base.
- Assemble the crisp: Spread the fruit mixture evenly in an 8×8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the chilled crisp topping evenly over the fruit layer, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. The topping should turn golden and crispy, and the filling should be bubbly with softened apples.
- Serve: Enjoy the strawberry apple crisp warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- For a nuttier topping, add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crisp topping mix.
- If tartness preference varies, adjust the amount of maple syrup in the filling accordingly.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
- This crisp can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
