Description
Nostalgic apple cinnamon crisp brings warmth of grandma’s kitchen to your dessert table. Buttery crumble and sweet-tart apples create a comforting classic you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruit Ingredient:
- 4 large apples, peeled and sliced
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dry Ingredients and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Peel and slice apples, then gently coat them with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, sugar, and a splash of bright lemon juice to enhance their natural sweetness and prevent browning.
- Spread the seasoned apple mixture into a well-greased baking dish, ensuring an even layer that will create a luscious fruit base for the crisp.
- Create a rich, textural topping by blending flour, hearty rolled oats, and brown sugar, then incorporating softened butter until the mixture transforms into delicate, crumbly clusters.
- Generously distribute the buttery crumble across the apple layer, aiming for complete coverage that will develop a golden, crisp exterior during baking.
- Slide the prepared dish into a preheated oven set at 350°F, allowing the dessert to bake for approximately 35 minutes until the apples become tender and the topping achieves a beautiful caramelized finish.
- Remove from the oven and let the crisp rest briefly, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to settle before serving warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure apples are sliced evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and texture throughout the dessert.
- Adjust sugar levels based on apple variety’s natural sweetness to prevent an overly sweet or bland crisp.
- Consider using gluten-free oats and flour alternatives to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to add depth and complexity to the traditional cinnamon flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg