Description
The BEST Apple Crisp Recipe combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with the sweetness of Honey Crisp apples, baked under a crunchy and buttery oat streusel topping. This classic dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and pairs beautifully with vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 4 Honey Crisp apples, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Sea salt flakes
- Vanilla bean ice cream
- Salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking once the crisp is ready to go in.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a 12×8 inch oval baking dish, add the peeled and diced Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples. In a separate bowl, toss together 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly to coat the apples evenly with this mixture.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, rolled oats, baking powder, light brown sugar, and sea salt. Add the unsalted butter and cut it into the mixture using a fork or pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Crisp: Evenly spread the streusel topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish, making sure to cover all the fruit in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
- Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with optional toppings such as a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, a drizzle of salted caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for added flavor contrast.
Notes
- You can substitute Honey Crisp apples with other sweet apples like Fuji or Gala if unavailable.
- Using a mixture of tart and sweet apples gives the crisp a balanced flavor and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Make sure the butter is cold before cutting it into the streusel topping for the best crumbly texture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave and taste great even the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple crisp, apple dessert, fall dessert, baked apple dessert, streusel topping, Granny Smith apples, Honey Crisp apples, cinnamon dessert
