Gina's Apple Joy

Experience ultimate comfort in every bite with Gina's Apple Joy, a delightful apple crisp recipe that combines tender, spiced apples with a buttery, golden oat crumble. Featuring tart Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples coated in cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla, this dessert is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. The crisp topping, made with rolled oats, flour, and cold butter, bakes to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch that complements the soft, juicy apples beneath. Ready in just over an hour, this cozy dessert is ideal for family gatherings or a simple weeknight treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the apples. Toss to coat them evenly. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.

Step 5

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the cold butter pieces into the flour and oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish, ensuring all the apples are covered.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy Gina's Apple Joy warm, optionally paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1663.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2650.8

Total Fat 103.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 258.3mg	0%
Sodium 643.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 428.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 254.1g
Protein 27.0g	0%

Vitamin D 58.3IU	0%
Calcium 256.9mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1860.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 62.2%