6cupspeeled, cored, and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1tbspall-purpose flour
1tspground cinnamon
1/4tspground nutmeg
1/4tspsalt
1tspvanilla extract
1tbsplemon juice
For Crisp Topping:
1cupold-fashioned rolled oats
1/2cupall-purpose flour
1/2cuppacked brown sugar
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2tspground cinnamon
1/4tspsalt
1/2cup(1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss the mixture until the apples are evenly coated.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the apple mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Prepare the Crisp Topping: In another mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture.
Crumble the Topping: Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. You want a crumbly, sandy texture for the topping.
Top the Apples: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, and place it in the preheated oven.Bake for 35-40 minutes with the foil on.Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown, and the apple filling is bubbling.
Cool Slightly: Allow the apple crisp to cool for a few minutes before serving. It's best enjoyed warm.
Serve: Scoop generous portions of apple crisp onto plates or bowls.
Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.Variations:Nuts: Consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the crisp topping for added crunch and flavor.Spices: Experiment with spices like cardamom, ginger, or cloves to create your unique twist on the classic apple crisp.Fruit Combos: Mix apples with other fruits like pears, berries, or peaches for a diverse flavor profile.