Apple Crisp Recipe
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
(190)
Ingredients
10 servings
- 4 lbs firm-crisp apples, 11-12 medium apples*
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste**
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, or 16 Tbsp or 2 sticks (room temperature), plus more to butter pan
- 1 cup rolled oats, or old-fashioned oats
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Preparation
Step 1
Prep: Generously butter a 9×13 casserole dish with 1/2 Tbsp butter. Preheat the oven to 375F.
Step 2
Peel core and thinly slice apples to 1/4’ thickness. You should have 12 cups of sliced apples. Squeeze 2 Tbsp lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp flour, and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon then sprinkle mixture over apples and toss to combine. Transfer apples to the buttered casserole dish.
Step 4
Make the topping – in a large bowl, use your hands to stir together flour, oats, brown and granulated sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Add the diced butter and work it into the mixture with your hands until pea-sized crumbs form throughout. Spread topping over apples.
Step 5
Bake at 375˚F for 45-50 minutes or until the topping is golden and crisp and the apples are bubbling at the edges. The center should register above 175˚F.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a combination of any firm, crisp apples will work.
Use 1 cup sugar or add to taste for tart apples such as Granny Smith.
Make-Ahead:
Store covered on the counter for 1 day or in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat at 350°F for 15-20 min, or until warmed through.
Variations
Nuts – add chopped nuts or sliced almonds to your topping
Caramel Sauce drizzled over the top to serve
Cranberries – add 1 cup fresh or 1/2 cup dried cranberries and add 1/4 cup more sugar if using fresh cranberries.
Spices – add a pinch of cloves, nutmeg, or even candied ginger
