Apple Crisp
Apple crisp is my ultimate go-to holiday dessert, and here's why: it effortlessly combines the warmth and comfort of a classic treat with the flexibility to cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're going dairy-free or gluten-free, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your needs without sacrificing its timeless appeal. The tender, cinnamon-kissed apple filling and the irresistible, golden oat topping create a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. It's a dessert that brings everyone to the table, making it a cherished holiday tradition that can be enjoyed by all.
Time: 1 hour bake time, 20 minutes to assemble
Ingredients
- 5 pounds granny smith apples
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon flour (or gluten free flour)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup flour (or gluten free flour)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter + more for lining dish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 14 x 2-inch oval baking dish.
- Peel and cube your apples. Be sure to remove the core/seeds. I like to store the apples in a cold bowl of water after I've peeled them to prevent browning.
- In a bowl mix together the peeled/cubed apples, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon flour, and vanilla. Add more than 1/4 cup maple syrup depending on how sweet you like desserts. Mix everything together.
- Pour apples into the oval baking dish.
- In a medium size bowl make the oat topping by combining oats, 1 cup flour, powdered sugar and salt. Mix until combined. Cube your cold unsalted butter and cut/mix into the flour/oat mixture until the butter is the size of small peas and the mixture is crumbly.
- Press the oat topping on top of the apples and press firmly. Scatter and press evenly.
- Bake for one hour and until golden. Make sure to place the baking dish on a sheet tray to prevent spilling in the oven. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes:
You can serve this with ice cream or drizzle with caramel. Cinnamon ice cream is one of my favorites.
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