Grandma's Apple Crisp
A warm and comforting dessert featuring tender, juicy apples topped with a crunchy, buttery topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the topping
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup softened butter cut into cubes
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
For the filling
- 6 Granny Smith apples peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8x8 baking dish and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the cubed butter and mix it into the dry ingredients using the back of a fork until crumbly.
- Layer the sliced apples in the baking dish.
- Mix the water and vanilla, then pour it over the apples.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
- Using a large spoon or your hands, sprinkle the butter-flour topping evenly over the apples.
Baking
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.