Deep Dish Apple Crisp

This Deep Dish Apple Crisp is a timeless dessert that celebrates the rich, comforting flavors of fall. A tender, spiced apple filling is topped with a buttery, crunchy oat crisp and baked to perfection. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly classic and satisfying treat.

Deep Dish Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

For the Apple Filling:

How To Make Deep Dish Apple Crisp:

1. Prep Oven & Filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
2. Assemble the Crisp: Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
3. Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Bake: Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples, covering them completely. Bake the apple crisp for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Cool & Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the apple crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips for Success

• Choose a mix of apples for a more complex flavor profile. Granny Smith and Honeycrisp work well together.
• Adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the apples used.
• For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the topping.
• To prevent the topping from burning, cover the dish with foil halfway through baking and remove it towards the end.