Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
This old fashioned apple crisp recipe features tender baked apples, warm spices, and a buttery oat topping for the perfect cozy fall dessert.
Servings 10
Calories 221kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- 8 X 8 baking dish
Ingredients
- 6 cups of peeled and sliced apples
- 1 TB lemon juice
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice 6 cups of apple slices (About 5 medium apples).
- Toss apples with lemon juice.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to incorporate the butter. It will make a crumbly mixture.
- Place the apple slices in an 8X8 baking dish.
- Cover apples with the oat and flour mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve with ice-cream.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Best Apples for Apple Crisp
- Granny Smith – firm, tart, and holds shape beautifully
- Honeycrisp – sweet-tart flavor with crisp texture perfect for baking
- Braeburn – balanced sweet and sour flavors, bakes evenly
- Jonagold – juicy with a nice sweet-tart bite
- Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) – firm with a bright flavor
Apples to Avoid
- Red Delicious – too soft, becomes mushy when baked
- McIntosh – breaks down quickly, can make the crisp watery
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg