Description

This classic apple crisp recipe highlights the natural sweetness and warmth of tender baked apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat topping. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and served best warm, it is an ideal dessert to enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The crisp is easy to prepare and yields a delightful balance of soft fruit and crispy topping, making it a favorite comfort dessert.

Ingredients

Apple Filling

10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons water

Topping

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, melted

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). This ensures the oven is hot enough to bake the crisp evenly when ready.
Assemble Apple Filling: Place the peeled, cored, and sliced apples into a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and ground cinnamon. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the apples. Then, pour 3 tablespoons of water evenly over the apple mixture to help create a juicy filling as it bakes.
Make the Crumb Topping: In a large bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the melted butter and use a fork to mix everything until it becomes crumbly and evenly coated with butter.
Top the Apples: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering the fruit completely to ensure a crunchy top layer.
Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbling hot and the topping is golden brown, crisp, and caramelized around the edges.
Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast of temperatures and textures.

Notes

For best results, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to balance sweetness.
Peeled apples are recommended for a smoother texture in the filling.
If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar quantities slightly.
Quick-cooking oats create a tender crumb topping, but old-fashioned oats can be used for a chewier texture.
This apple crisp can be reheated in the oven for 10-15 minutes before serving.