Description
Homemade cinnamon apple crisp brings warm nostalgia straight from grandmother’s kitchen, blending sweet orchard apples with rich cinnamon crumble. Comfort dessert lovers will savor crisp buttery layers and caramelized fruit that dance perfectly between rustic charm and delightful sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 6 medium apples
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Wash and core the apples, then slice them into uniform thin wedges, ensuring each slice is approximately 1/4-inch thick for consistent baking.
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, coating each slice evenly to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading them in an even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon, mixing the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and integrate it into the dry mixture, using your fingertips to create a crumbly, sandy texture that will form the crisp topping.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping generously and evenly over the apple base, covering the entire surface to create a golden, crunchy layer.
- Optional: Scatter chopped pecans or walnuts across the top for added texture and nutty flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apple filling becomes bubbling and tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the crisp cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Slice apples precisely to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Toss apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bright, tangy undertone to the sweet dessert.
- Opt for cold butter when creating the crumble topping to achieve a flakier, more textured crisp layer.
- Consider using gluten-free oats and flour for a celiac-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg