Description
Warm caramel apple crisp delights palates with its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Homemade comfort comes alive through buttery crumble topping and tender cinnamon-spiced apples you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Crisp Topping and Spices:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Wash and slice the apples into uniform thin wedges, arranging them in a 9×13 inch baking dish to create an even layer.
- Generously dust the apple slices with the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring each slice is lightly coated for balanced sweetness.
- Create the crumble topping by blending flour, oats, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter using fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles rough, pebble-like crumbs.
- Carefully distribute the crumble topping across the seasoned apple layer, covering the fruit completely and creating a textured surface.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit edges as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps the filling set and intensifies the caramelized flavors.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the dessert’s rich, autumnal profile.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better texture and balanced sweetness in the dessert.
- Toast the oats before mixing into the crumble topping to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the crisp right after baking for an extra indulgent touch that elevates the entire dessert.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on apple tartness to ensure the perfect balance between sweet and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg