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The Best Apple Crisp

This is the best apple crisp in my opinion! It’s the perfect ratio of crisp to apple filling! In most recipes I’ve tried, I always want more topping so I loaded it up. Perfect dessert to make for a group or even just yourself. It's delicious, easy, and so nice and cozy. I made mine into two minis, but you can use one pan as well! Top it with vanilla ice cream for the dreamiest dessert. Enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: apple, cozy, crisp, dessert, easy dessert, fall, fall baking
Servings: 0

Ingredients

For the apple filling:

  • 4 cups apples chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ⅓-½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour

For the crisp topping:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup rolled or quick oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour spoon & leveled
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.

For the crisp topping:

  • Start by preparing the crisp topping. Melt your butter on the stovetop or in the microwave and then add it to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add in the brown sugar and give it a good mix. Then add in the vanilla and mix.
  • Pour in the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt and mix with a rubber spatula until it's thick and incorporated. It should feel similar to cookie dough but less sticky. Set aside.

For the apple filling:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add all the filling ingredients: apples, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and cornstarch.
  • Mix until everything is well incorporated and all the blueberries are covered.

To assemble:

  • Spray your baking pans with oil. If you're using two pans (I used two 5in), divide the apple filling between them or just use a 9x9 baking dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping all over to cover the apples.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the apples are bubbly. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Notes

For Storing: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 4-5 days.
For Freezing: You can either freeze before you bake and then bake later. You'll just thaw in the fridge and bake accordingly. Or freeze leftovers to pull out at anytime! You can reheat and enjoy!