Description
This Warm Spiced Baked Apple Crisp is a comforting and classic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat and nut crumble. Perfect for fall or any cozy occasion, it offers a delightful contrast of soft fruit and crunchy topping, best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Toss Apples with Lemon Juice: In a large bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and to add a bright flavor.
- Mix the Apple Filling: Add granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the apples, stirring until they are evenly coated. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, and salt. Using a fork or pastry cutter, work in the chilled cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Nuts and Top the Apples: Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts if using. Sprinkle this crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- For best results, use a tart apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balance of sweetness and acidity.
- You can substitute walnuts or pecans with other nuts, or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Butter should be chilled to create a crumbly topping texture; do not melt.
- The dessert can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
