Description
Grandma’s Apple Crisp is a classic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a buttery oat topping. Perfect for #fallrecipes and #holidaybaking, this nostalgic family favorite is an easy, comforting dessert everyone loves.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Topping:
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in the dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add cold butter and combine until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor, or mix apple varieties for complexity.
Keep the butter cold while making the topping to ensure it stays crispy after baking.
Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 60 kcal per 2-tablespoon serving
