Apple Crisp (2024)

1. Preheat oven and mix crumb topping:

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Cut butter into flour, using a pastry blender or two knives, until mixture is the texture of coarse meal.

   

2. Add oats to topping and freeze:

   Add oats, and use your hands to toss and squeeze mixture until large, moist clumps form. Transfer to freezer to chill while you prepare apples.

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3. Mix apples:

   In another large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar.

   

4. Assemble crisp and bake:

   Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with topping mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until golden and bubbling, 55 to 65 minutes.

   

5. Cool and serve:

   Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Crisp is best served warm.

   

How to Store Leftover Apple Crisp

Once the crisp has cooled, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three days. If there is only a small amount of crisp left, transfer it to a small airtight container. Enjoy the leftovers reheated in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven, the heat will crisp up the topping nicely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between apple crumble and apple crisp?

Apple crumble and apple crisp are similar baked fruit desserts. Both have a buttery, sugary topping over an apple filling. The main difference is that crisp topping includes oats as well as flour, whereas crumble topping is made with flour but no oats.

What happens if I put too much butter in my apple crisp?

We test our recipes carefully so that they will work for you at home. If you use more butter than is called for in our apple crisp recipe, the topping will be greasy. (If you don’t use enough butter it will be dry and floury.)

How do you thicken apple crisp filling?

Depending on the type of apples you use and how juicy they are, you may need to thicken the filling for your apple crisp. If the apples are very juicy, toss them with a teaspoon or two of cornstarch.

Can you peel and slice the apples ahead of time for apple crisp?

We prefer to prep the apples when we make the crisp, but you can prep them ahead of time. Peel and slice the apples and toss them with lemon juice, then pack tightly in freezer bags and refrigerate for up to one day.

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• Plum-Oatmeal Crisp
• Vegan Blueberry Crisp
• Blackberry Crisp
• Raspberry Almond Crisp
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