Apple Crisp

Enjoy the combination of baked apples, sweet cinnamon, and a buttery crumble topping with this comforting Apple Crisp recipe. This classic dessert is the epitome of comfort food, providing a warm and cozy treat that can be enjoyed year-round.

What is Apple Crisp?

Apple Crisp is a classic dessert made with baked apples topped with a sweet and buttery crumble topping. It's a comforting and delicious treat that combines the flavors of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a crispy topping.

Ingredients and substitutions for Apple Crisp

• Apples: The apples used here were a mixture of ones I had picked and Granny Smith apples, meaning a variety of sizes and the fact the flesh browned quicker than store bought. If you cannot pick your apples, it is recommended to use either Granny Smith or Royal Gala. These apples have a firm texture that hold their shape during baking and a slight sweetness which requires less added sugar.
• Sugar: The brown sugar helps not only add sweetness to our apples, but also draws the liquid from the apples creating a nice soft texture within.
• Flour: Plain or all purpose flour is best for a nice light texture.
• Oats: Simple rolled oats are used, though you could replace with quick oats or steel oats which will result in a different texture but likely still taste great in the crumble.
• Butter: Unsalted butter was used here, though salted butter would also work if that’s what you have on hand and softened will help you create that crumble texture. You could substitute in equal measure with vegan butter, if you prefer.
• Desiccated coconut: Alongside our oats, the coconut creates the rough crumble texture and adds a complimentary flavor. You could omit and replace with oats completely, if you prefer.
• Spices: Ground cinnamon mixed through the apples infuses them with the full beloved flavor. Whilst the ground nutmeg adds a complimentary warmth to the crisp topping. You could replace or add a little ground allspice or star anise, if you prefer.

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How to make Apple Crisp:

Step 1: Spiced apples: Stir the apples, sugar and ground cinnamon in your baking dish.

Step 2: Crumb: Place the ingredients for the crumble into a bowl and stir in the melted butter…mixing until it resembles a crumb.

Step 3: Top: Spoon the crumble over the apples.

Step 4: Bake: Until golden and fragrant.

Step 5: Serve: Spoon into serving bowls, add warm custard, scoops of ice cream or pouring cream and dig in!

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Enjoy the irresistible combination of baked apples, sweet cinnamon, and a buttery crumble topping with this delightful Apple Crisp recipe. This classic dessert is the epitome of comfort food, providing a warm and cozy treat that can be enjoyed year-round.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine British, New Zealand

Servings 6

Calories 352 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Apples

• 650 grams / 1.4 pounds apples peeled, cored and finely sliced or chopped
• 70 grams / ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crisp topping

• 53 grams / ⅓ cup plain flour
• 60 grams / ⅔ cup rolled oats
• 32 grams / ⅓ cup desiccated coconut
• 25 grams / 2 tablespoons superfine/caster sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 50 grams / 1.8 ounces butter melted

Instructions

 

Apples

• Preheat the oven to 160°C/320F.
• Place the apples in a bowl and stir the sugar and cinnamon through and set aside.

Crumble topping

• Place the flour, oats, coconut, sugar and ground nutmeg into a bowl and stir to combine.
• Pour in the melted butter and stir together until the mixture resembles a large crumb.
• Spoon the crumble over the apples evenly and spread out as necessary so all the apples are fully covered.
• Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and the apple smell is wafting through your oven.
• Remove and allow to cool to warm.
• Spoon into bowls and serve with some warm custard, pouring cream or ice cream (or all three).
• Dig in!

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Notes

• Difference between apple crumble and apple crisp: The main difference lies in the topping. While both desserts feature baked apples, an apple crisp typically has a topping made with oats, butter, sugar, and spices. On the other hand, an apple crumble has a more streusel-like topping made with flour, butter, sugar, and sometimes nuts. The use of oats in the crisp topping gives it a slightly chewy texture, while the crumble topping is typically more crumbly and buttery.
• Best apples for the crisp: The best apples for Apple Crisp are those that hold their shape and offer a balance of sweet and tart flavors. Popular choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn apples.
• Best way to serve: Apple Crisp is delightful on its own, but it's even better when served with a drizzle of custard, scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The cold and creamy texture complements the warm and tender apple filling perfectly.
• You can freeze the crisp: Once baked and cooled, portion it into individual servings or in a freezer-safe container. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven until warmed through.
• Making this gluten free: You can easily make a gluten-free Apple Crisp by using gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend in the crumble topping.
• Make ahead: Prepare the recipe as instructed but hold off on baking it. Cover and refrigerate the unbaked Apple Crisp for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake it according to the recipe's instructions.
• Baking dish: The baking dish used here is 24.5x17 cm / 9.5x6.5 inches which is small to medium sized.

Recipe by Roamingtaste

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal

Keyword apple, eggless, fall dish

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