Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
For a comforting treat that is perfect for autumn, nothing beats an old-fashioned apple crisp. This traditional dessert brings out the finest seasonal tastes with its mix of soft apples and a crunchy, cinnamon-spiced topping. This easy recipe has been producing delicious apple crisps for years. Softened apples combine with the aromatic topping in a delightful way, and it’s simpler to make than you may imagine. You should put this nostalgic crisp on your list of things to bake this autumn because it lives up to the hype.
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The Perfect Apples for Your Apple Crisp
Selecting the right type of apples is crucial for a successful apple crisp. The combination of sweet Honeycrisps and acidic Granny Smiths is my favorite. Nice apple taste depth is achieved by combining the two. Red Delicious and other mealy kinds should be avoided. When baked, thinly sliced apples take on a delightful buttery feel, which complements the crisp’s texture perfectly.
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How to Make Traditional Apple Crisp
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Apples (finely cut) | Approximately 4 cups |
| Light brown sugar (for apples) | ½ cup |
| Cinnamon (for apples) | ½ teaspoon |
| Oat flour (or all-purpose flour) | ½ cup (for topping) |
| Traditional rolled oats | ¼ cup (for topping) |
| Light brown sugar (for topping) | 1/3 cup |
| Cinnamon (for topping) | ½ teaspoon |
| Nutmeg | ½ teaspoon |
| Kosher salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Melted butter | ¼ cup |
Food Preparation Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prep a baking dish (8, 9, or 10 inches) with a little butter.
- Add the apple slices to the serving plate. Mix them well with your hands after evenly distributing ¼ cup of brown sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon over them.
- To make the topping, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate basin. Toss in the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly, using a fork or your fingertips.
- Divide the crumbly topping evenly among the apples.
- After 30–32 minutes in the oven, the apples should be tender and the topping should be brown.
- Warm it up and top it with whipped cream or ice cream.
Extra Hint:
If the butter is too hard to combine with the topping dry ingredients, heat the mixture in the microwave for ten to fifteen seconds to soften the butter. Using oat flour in lieu of all-purpose flour will make it gluten-free.
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Extra Hint:
If the butter is too hard to combine with the topping dry ingredients, heat the mixture in the microwave for ten to fifteen seconds to soften the butter. Using oat flour in lieu of all-purpose flour will make it gluten-free.
