Description
This classic apple crisp features a perfectly tender fruit base and a satisfyingly crunchy, golden-brown oat streusel topping. By using a precise blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples, this dessert achieves a sophisticated balance of flavors. It is the gold standard for warm, home-baked comfort food that stays perfectly crisp from the first bite to the last, making it the ideal seasonal treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1.5 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform half-inch thick pieces.
Toss the apple slices with lemon juice in a large bowl.
Arrange the apple slices evenly in a nine-by-nine-inch glass baking dish.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apple base without packing it down.
Bake for forty-five minutes or until the topping is golden brown and fruit juices are bubbling at the edges.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Ensure your butter is cold to achieve the perfect crumbly texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain the crunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
