Description
This simple and delicious apple crisp features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a rich, buttery crumble—no oats needed! Perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings. 😍
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix) 🍏🍎
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 cup packed brown sugar 🍯
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 🧈
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. 🔥 (Prep Time: 5 minutes)
2️⃣ Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and slice apples into thin slices. 🍏
- Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning. 🍋
- Add granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg—mix until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Make the Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold, cubed butter, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 🧈✨
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake:
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. 🔥
5️⃣ Cool & Serve:
- Let the apple crisp cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! 🍨🍂
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6