Name: Quick Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients: Apples: (6 medium-sized, about 2 pounds) – The star of the show! Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best flavor and texture. A mix of varieties can also add complexity. They will be peeled, cored, and sliced to create the base of our crisp.; All-Purpose Flour: (1 cup) – Forms the base of both the apple filling and the crumble topping. It provides structure and helps thicken the apple juices as it bakes.; Rolled Oats: (1 cup, old-fashioned or quick-cooking) – Adds a delightful chewiness and nutty flavor to the crumble topping. Oats contribute to the crisp’s texture and make it more satisfying.; Brown Sugar: (¾ cup, packed) – Lends a warm, molasses-like sweetness and moisture to both the apple filling and the crumble topping. Light or dark brown sugar can be used depending on your preference for intensity.; Granulated Sugar: (¼ cup) – Enhances the overall sweetness and complements the brown sugar. A touch of granulated sugar in the apple filling helps balance the tartness of the apples.; Butter: (½ cup, 1 stick, cold and unsalted) – The key to a buttery, crumbly topping! Cold butter, when cut into the dry ingredients, creates pockets of fat that melt during baking, resulting in a tender and crisp texture. Unsalted butter allows you to control the salt level in the recipe.; Ground Cinnamon: (1 teaspoon) – The quintessential spice for apple desserts! Cinnamon adds warmth, depth, and that classic apple pie aroma that makes apple crisp so comforting.; Ground Nutmeg: (¼ teaspoon) – A subtle spice that adds a hint of warmth and complexity, enhancing the overall flavor profile without overpowering the cinnamon.; Lemon Juice: (1 tablespoon, fresh) – Brightens the apple filling and prevents the apples from browning. The acidity of lemon juice also balances the sweetness and enhances the apple flavor.; Water: (¼ cup) – Adds moisture to the apple filling, helping the apples soften and cook evenly. It also creates a slight sauce as the apples bake.; Salt: (¼ teaspoon) – Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients, both sweet and savory. A pinch of salt balances the sweetness and brings out the best in the apples and spices.

Ingredients

This recipe champions simplicity, using readily available ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry and refrigerator. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need to create this delightful dessert:

Apples: (6 medium-sized, about 2 pounds) – The star of the show! Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best flavor and texture. A mix of varieties can also add complexity. They will be peeled, cored, and sliced to create the base of our crisp.
All-Purpose Flour: (1 cup) – Forms the base of both the apple filling and the crumble topping. It provides structure and helps thicken the apple juices as it bakes.
Rolled Oats: (1 cup, old-fashioned or quick-cooking) – Adds a delightful chewiness and nutty flavor to the crumble topping. Oats contribute to the crisp’s texture and make it more satisfying.
Brown Sugar: (¾ cup, packed) – Lends a warm, molasses-like sweetness and moisture to both the apple filling and the crumble topping. Light or dark brown sugar can be used depending on your preference for intensity.
Granulated Sugar: (¼ cup) – Enhances the overall sweetness and complements the brown sugar. A touch of granulated sugar in the apple filling helps balance the tartness of the apples.
Butter: (½ cup, 1 stick, cold and unsalted) – The key to a buttery, crumbly topping! Cold butter, when cut into the dry ingredients, creates pockets of fat that melt during baking, resulting in a tender and crisp texture. Unsalted butter allows you to control the salt level in the recipe.
Ground Cinnamon: (1 teaspoon) – The quintessential spice for apple desserts! Cinnamon adds warmth, depth, and that classic apple pie aroma that makes apple crisp so comforting.
Ground Nutmeg: (¼ teaspoon) – A subtle spice that adds a hint of warmth and complexity, enhancing the overall flavor profile without overpowering the cinnamon.
Lemon Juice: (1 tablespoon, fresh) – Brightens the apple filling and prevents the apples from browning. The acidity of lemon juice also balances the sweetness and enhances the apple flavor.
Water: (¼ cup) – Adds moisture to the apple filling, helping the apples soften and cook evenly. It also creates a slight sauce as the apples bake.
Salt: (¼ teaspoon) – Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients, both sweet and savory. A pinch of salt balances the sweetness and brings out the best in the apples and spices.

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Instructions

Making this Quick Apple Crisp is surprisingly simple and straightforward. Follow these easy steps and you’ll be enjoying a warm, comforting dessert in no time:

Preheat Your Oven and Prepare Your Baking Dish: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is heating, grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe dish. Greasing the dish prevents the crisp from sticking and makes serving easier. You can use butter, cooking spray, or even parchment paper to line the dish.
Prepare the Apples: Wash, peel, core, and slice your apples. Aim for slices that are about ¼ inch thick. Thicker slices will take longer to cook, while thinner slices might become too mushy. Place the sliced apples in a large bowl.
Mix the Apple Filling: To the bowl of sliced apples, add ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Toss everything together gently to ensure the apples are evenly coated with the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. The lemon juice will prevent browning and add a touch of brightness, while the cinnamon will infuse the apples with warm spice.
Assemble the Apple Base: Transfer the sugared and spiced apple slices into your prepared baking dish. Spread them evenly across the bottom of the dish. Pour ¼ cup of water over the apples. The water will create a bit of steam and help the apples soften as they bake.
Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of rolled oats, ¾ cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well combined. This ensures that the spices and salt are evenly distributed throughout the topping.
Cut in the Butter: Cut ½ cup (1 stick) of cold, unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the cold butter cubes to the bowl of dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or two knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. It’s important to keep the butter cold for the best crumble texture. You should have a mixture with varying sizes of crumbs, some larger and some smaller.
Crumble the Topping over the Apples: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. Make sure to distribute the topping across the entire surface of the apples, creating a uniform layer. Gently press down the topping slightly to help it adhere to the apples.
Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven and the thickness of your apple slices. The juices from the apples should be bubbling around the edges of the dish.
Cool Slightly and Serve: Once baked, remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to thicken slightly and prevents burning your mouth. Serve warm and enjoy the deliciousness!

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 300
Fat: 12 grams
Saturated Fat: 7 grams