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Apple Crisp

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Classic apple crisp is perfect for fall!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 292
Author Annalise Sandberg

Ingredients

Crisp Topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats (25 grams)
  • ⅓ cup packed light or dark brown sugar (70 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter , cold and cut into cubes

Apple Filling:

  • 6 medium tart apples , peeled, cored and sliced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Whipped cream or ice cream , for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a small casserole dish (2-3 quart).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and stir. Add the butter and cut it into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Add sliced apples into the casserole dish along with the granulated sugar and spread into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle apple filling with the crisp topping.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

NOTES:
  • Granny Smith, Jonagold, Jonathan, Gala, Honeycrisp and Pink Lady are all great apple varieties for baking.
  • To make ahead: This recipe can be frozen before or after baking. Wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap and store in the freezer for a month or more. To bake, follow instructions in recipe, adding at least 5 minutes to baking time. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes till heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg