If you're craving a cozy, comforting dessert, look no further than this Traditional Apple Crisp. It's the perfect way to celebrate apple season with a dish that's both simple to make and irresistibly delicious. With its golden, buttery topping and tender apples, it's bound to become a family favorite.
Granny Smith apples: These apples are ideal for baking due to their tart flavor and firm texture, which holds up nicely when cooked.
All-purpose flour: Provides structure for the topping, ensuring it bakes up crisp and golden.
Rolled oats: Adds a hearty texture and nutty flavor to the crisp topping.
Brown sugar: Sweetens the topping while adding a hint of molasses richness.
Unsalted butter: Creates a rich and crumbly topping, binding the dry ingredients together.
Ground cinnamon: Adds warm, aromatic spice that pairs beautifully with the apples.
Salt: Enhances the flavors, balancing the sweetness of the sugar and apples.
Serve your apple crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For an extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel sauce. It also pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot spiced cider on a crisp autumn evening.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it's nice and hot when you're ready to bake your crisp, allowing for even cooking.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir them together until they're well mixed. This will be your topping, so you want everything evenly distributed.
Add the softened butter to your dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. It's okay if there are some larger bits of butter — they will melt during baking and create a lovely texture.
Now, layer the sliced apples evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish. You want an even layer so each bite has a good balance of apple and topping.
Sprinkle your crumb mixture over the apples, ensuring an even cover. Don't be shy; press it down gently so it adheres well to the apples.
Bake in your preheated oven for about 45 minutes. You're looking for a topping that's golden brown and apples that are tender but not mushy.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let your apple crisp cool for at least 10 minutes. This resting period helps the juices settle, making it easier to serve.
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