Apple Crisp is one of America's all-time favorite desserts. Whip up a pan of apple crisp today and Bake Someone Happy!
Apple Crisp ~ Comfort Food at Its Best
Who doesn't melt with thoughts of warm apple crisp and a scoop of vanilla ice cream? Most restaurants nowadays feature apple crisp at the top of their dessert menus. And it's no wonder. Diners love apple crisp! It's a comforting dessert that evokes memories of Grandma's kitchen. Comfort desserts. What's not to love?
Which Apples Are Best For Baking?
OChef says, "...qualities you are looking for in apples for a pie are taste and texture. You want apples that have great flavor and don't turn to mush when you cook them. You don't necessarily just want sweet apples, though. Many people like a mix of sweet and tart apples..."
The Cook's Thesaurus says, "Best (apples) for baking: Rome, Jonagold, Granny Smith, Pippin, Gala, Braeburn, Northern Spy, Gravenstein, Rhode Island Greening, York Imperial, Cortland, Winesap."
How Many Apples Are in a Pound?
- 3 medium apples = 1 pound
- 2 1/2 cups sliced apples = 1 pound
- 2 1/2 - 3 pounds of apples is enough for a large deep dish pie.
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
- 3 pounds apples (9 medium apples) chosen from the list above
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, more or less according to taste
- 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cold, cut in pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, your choice, optional
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9" X 13" baking dish with vegetable spray.
- Peel, core and slice apples and place in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add to apples and toss until coated.
- In a medium bowl with a pastry blender or using a stand mixer, combine the remaining flour, brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon.
- Using the pastry blender or mixer, cut in the butter until crisp mixture is crumbly. Add nuts at the end if desired and spread evenly over apples.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until the crisp is nicely browned and apples are tender and bubbly.
- Let cool a bit before serving. Apple crisp right out of the oven is very hot!
- Serve apple crisp à la mode with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.
- Refrigerate any leftovers.
- Serves 6-8.
Additional Seasonal Desserts:
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe with Gingersnap Crust: The perfect ending to a perfect Thanksgiving dinner!
- Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Just like Libby's but with a spicy kick!
- Apple Cranberry Crisp: Add 1 cup fresh sliced or whole cranberries to the apples and continue with recipe.
- Apple Cranberry Tart & Galette Recipe: Crisp ripe apples and fresh cranberries snuggle together in a free-form flaky pie crust.
- Peach Pie Recipe: Ripe juicy peaches make the pie! Serve à la mode for a real treat!
Sources: OChef; The Cook's Thesaurus
Donna Diegel - Donna Diegel is an experienced baker and published author with more than 25 years of experience in the food industry.
