Description
Sweet apple cinnamon crisp beckons with layers of warm, spiced goodness that dance between rustic comfort and delightful indulgence. Homemade crumbly streusel and tender cinnamon-kissed apples blend perfectly, offering you a delectable dessert that whispers of home and happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits and Spices:
- 4 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lemon juice
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Carefully peel and slice the apples, creating uniform pieces for consistent baking.
- Gently coat the apple slices with ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and a splash of tangy lemon juice, ensuring each slice is evenly seasoned.
- Transfer the spiced apple mixture into a lightly greased baking dish, spreading them in an even layer.
- Create the crisp topping by combining flour, rolled oats, rich brown sugar, and softened butter in a separate mixing bowl.
- Use your fingertips or a fork to blend the ingredients, working them together until a coarse, crumbly texture develops.
- Generously distribute the crumbly topping across the prepared apple base, covering the entire surface for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Place the assembled crisp into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the apples become tender and the topping transforms into a golden-brown, crispy layer.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool slightly, letting the flavors meld and the topping set.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Adjust sugar levels based on apple variety to control overall dessert sweetness.
- Consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the crumble topping for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg