For the Crisp Topping:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Apples:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice (if using), vanilla extract, and flour. Mix everything until the apples are coated all over. Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. Make the Crisp Topping:
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble the Apple Crisp:
Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
5. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
6. Serve:
Before serving, let the apple crisp cool for a few minutes. Eat it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips
– You can mix different types of apples for a more complex flavor.
– For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) to the crisp topping.