Cinnamon Apple Crisp
This cinnamon apple crisp recipe is a delightful American dessert. It's a perfect balance of warm, spiced apples and a crunchy oat topping - a comforting treat that's easy to make and customize!
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 6 cups sliced apples about 6-7 medium apples
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the filling:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Toss until apples are evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chopped nuts if using.
Assemble and bake:
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Serve and enjoy:
- Let the crisp cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.