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Easy Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is a warm, delicious dessert featuring a crunchy topping and soft apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 8 cups sliced Granny Smith apples (904 grams, from about 6 apples)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (14 grams, from 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest (from 1 orange)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (52 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoons apple pie spice (4 grams)

For the Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 grams, room temperature, 1 stick)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (107 grams)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
  • ¼ cup quick oats (23 grams)

Instructions
 

Preparation of Apple Filling

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, lemon juice, orange zest, brown sugar, kosher salt, and apple pie spice.
  • Toss until apples are well coated.
  • Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.

Preparation of Crumble Topping

  • In another bowl, mix together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, flour, kosher salt, and apple pie spice.
  • Stir until crumbly.
  • Add quick oats and mix until combined.

Baking

  • Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple filling in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for a month.
Keyword Apple Crisp, Baking, Dessert Recipe, Easy Dessert, Fall Recipe