I love apple whatevers. I really do. I could eat a whole apple pie all to myself and maybe feel bad about it later. My husband is not really big on pies…which is very disheartening to me because I love pies, especially apple, peach, pumpkin, custard…
For our last holiday, I thought I’d make something we both probably can’t get enough of, like an apple crisp. Who can resist those delicate apples topped with the perfect blend of brown sugar, nuts, cinnamon and oats all baked and crusted into a perfectly textured topping? It’s divine when warm. Add a dollop of whipped cream. It’s even tasty eating it cold the next day right out of the fridge!
For years I’ve used a Betty Crocker recipe from an old and trusty Betty Crocker cookbook. This year I tried a new recipe from the cookbook Williams-Sonoma Collection: Fruit Dessert. The recipe is a keeper and I will use it from now on.
Makes 8 Servings
For the Crisp Topping
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose (plain) flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, + extra for greasing
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
For the Apple Filling
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 medium, tart apples like Pippin or Granny Smith, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 6 cups or 1 1/2 lbs.)
Directions
Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 12-inch oval or 9-by-13- inch rectangular baking dish with a 2-qt capacity.
Topping: In a bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender or large fork, quickly cut or rub the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Add the walnuts and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling.
Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Place the apple slices in a large bowl, sprinkle with the sugar mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Bake until the topping is crisp and golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife or fork – about 50 minutes. Serve warm.
Lisa says
Oh, Teenie, this apple crisp looks and sounds amazing! One of my fav desserts EVER! That said, I found this the perfect entry to wish you a Happy and healthy New Year! Now I’m bookmarking it 😛
Karine says
I heart apples too and your crisp sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cristie says
I love apples too! This looks delicious! Happy Holidays!
Cheah says
This looks yummy, expecially with ice cream. Your blog header is cute and catchy!
Noel Chapman says
Apple Crisp is always a big hit with everyone! Great recipe. I’ll have to give it a try in my Deep Covered Baker. Thanks for sharing.
Heather says
This looks and sounds delicious! I love apple crisps and would prefer it over apple pie any day! It’s such a wonderful combo of ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
Mary Poppins in Heels says
This apple crisp looks delicious!
So what’s with not loving pie? The man I live with doesn’t understand the point of pie crust–he likes the fillings alone. An otherwise perfect man…go figure.
Alta (Tasty Eats At Home) says
I love apple crisps – and your photo looks so great!
Jeanne says
I also have an old standby apple crisp recipe. But I might have to give this one a try next time! It looks amazing!
Thas says
Irresistible Apple crisps. You have a great blog, love the header:) Do visit my blog sometime.
food lover kathy says
This looks scrumptious!
Maryam says
I was searching for Apple crisp recipe long time ago and this looks so delicious .. so I will give it a try
Lisa Cumings Crail Cakes says
Wow, looks AMAZING! Cant wait to try it!
sanju_modha@hotmail.co.uk says
This looks so delish- I would love it with custard. Kinda reminds me of English apple crumble