Description
A simple and delicious homemade apple crisp recipe perfect for fall. Enjoy a warm, comforting dessert with tender apples and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the nuts, if using.
- Pour the apple mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple crisp, homemade apple crisp, easy apple crisp, fall dessert, apple crumble, baked apples, cinnamon apples, simple dessert