Description
This classic apple crisp is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring tart Granny Smith apples tossed in a fragrant cinnamon-lemon mixture, topped with a buttery, golden-brown oat streusel. The secret to this perfect bake is the blend of fresh fruit and a crisp, crunchy topping that creates a delightful textural contrast. Whether served warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this reliable recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any family gathering or holiday celebration throughout the year.
Ingredients
6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
0.75 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apple mixture)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple mixture)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, two tablespoons of granulated sugar, and one teaspoon of cinnamon.
Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and the remaining tablespoon of cinnamon.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the oat mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter is cold to achieve the best crumb texture. For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and use certified gluten-free oats. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg