Janet's Apple Crisp
Indulge in the cozy, homemade comfort of "Janet's Apple Crisp," a timeless dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a golden, buttery oat topping. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a sweet treat, this recipe highlights the crisp tartness of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, enhanced by a splash of lemon juice and a touch of nutmeg. The topping, made with rolled oats, brown sugar, and cold butter, bakes to perfection, creating a deliciously crunchy contrast to the warm, gooey apple filling. Ready in just an hour and ideal for beginner and seasoned bakers alike, this classic apple crisp is best served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Easy to make and bursting with autumnal flavor, this dessert will quickly become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 6 medium apples Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0 optional Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon to the bowl with the apples. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Step 4
Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
Step 5
In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and ground nutmeg.
Step 6
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 7
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Step 9
Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1835.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3202.3 |
| Total Fat 111.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 287.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 133.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 562.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 421.6g | |
| Protein 22.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 66.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 399.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2115.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories