Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert: a classic Dutch Apple Crisp. This recipe features tart, tender Granny Smith apples tossed in warm cinnamon and blanketed by a buttery, golden-brown oat streusel. The secret lies in using cold, cubed butter to create an irresistible, crunchy texture that perfectly complements the soft fruit base. Simple to prepare and crowd-pleasing, it is the quintessential autumn treat for any gathering or a cozy weeknight dessert at home.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform pieces.
Toss the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and transfer them to a greased baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling.
Notes
Ensure you use cold butter to achieve the signature crunch. Do not substitute with instant oats as they will become mushy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg