There's really nothing more exciting than knowing that Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and I have an excuse to eat Apple Crisp and Mix for breakfast and dessert every day of the week!
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Why I Love This Recipe
This classic apple crisp has been in the family for years. There are some recipes my mom would make starting at Thanksgiving and ending sometime in the new year, and this apple crisp and corn soufflé are definitely two of them. This is easily my favorite holiday dessert, especially served with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The streusel topping is out of this world and it's hard to control myself - because given the opportunity, I'd eat nothing but the streusel bits with ice cream.
If you are looking for a fall cake, my cinnamon apple cake captures this recipe's essence in cake form. But, it will come as no surprise to those of you who frequent my website, that I consider THIS to be a game changing recipe! It's the apple crisp to end all apple crisps! You'll absolutely love it!
Ingredients
- Granny Smith Apples
- Fuji Apples
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Old fashioned oats
- All purpose flour
- Vanilla ice cream to serve
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below
How to Make Apple Crisp
Step 1: Peel, core, quarter and slice the apples into ⅓ inch pieces. Pile the apple slices into decorative baking dish (about 10 inches in diameter) and sprinkle with the cinnamon, making sure to evenly layer the top of the apples.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, add the flour, oats, brown sugar, and diced butter.
Step 3: Use a pastry cutter or fork to combine the butter, brown sugar, oats and flour until it's crumbly.
Step 4: Evenly pile the topping over the apples. It's ready to bake!
How to Store Apple Crisp
If this apple crisp isn't demolished in one sitting, you can cover with tin foil and store in the refrigerator.
Tips and Tricks
- You can make this the evening before or the morning of the day you plan to serve it. Take it through step 4 and then cover the apples and streusel topping with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to bake. Then just remove the plastic wrap and bake.
- Always pick a mix of firm apples. This will give you the best taste, especially when combining a tart with a sweet variety.
- When making the streusel topping, make sure your butter is cold. This will help the topping to stay crumbly and delicious.
FAQs
How long is apple crisp good for?
This recipe will be good for 2-4 days kept in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze cooked apple crisp?
Yes! Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, let thaw completely overnight and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
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Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 5-6 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2-3 Fuji Apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- Vanilla ice cream to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Peel, core, quarter and slice the apples into ⅓ inch pieces. Pile the apple slices into decorative baking dish (about 10 inches in diameter) and sprinkle with the cinnamon, making sure to evenly layer the top of the apples.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, oats, brown sugar, and diced butter.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork to combine the butter, brown sugar, oats and flour until it's crumbly. Evenly pile the topping over the apples.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are soft.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve with ice cream
Such good reviews and I'm making it for the first time to take to Friendsgiving on Thursday. I'm concerned about there being zero salt in this recipe. Unsalted butter is used but no salt added anywhere else. Just wanted to be double sure that people used unsalted butter when they gave rave reviews. Thank you!!
you're welcome to add 1/2 tsp of salt to the apples / crisp! I dont think it needs it but I also never say no to salt lol
Can I put this into a pie shell?
This has become a family favorite. Easy enough for every day, delicious enough for a holiday. Last year I prepped it the day before Thanksgiving, then baked it after the turkey came out of the oven, do it was warm for dessert.