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Apple Crisp Dessert Recipe: Easy Homemade with Extra Crumble and Ice Cream

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This apple crisp dessert features a bubbling apple filling, extra crumbly oat topping, and is served warm with vanilla ice cream. It’s a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6–7 medium apples; Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
  • Caramel sauce (for drizzling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), with rack in the center position.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour to apples. Mix until evenly coated.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, quick oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture. Blend with a pastry cutter, two forks, or hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and clumps together.
  6. Pour apple mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle crumble topping over apples, covering completely. Press gently with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, rotating pan halfway, until topping is golden and apples are bubbling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Mix tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Use cold butter for a crisp topping. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend or almond flour. Vegan option: use vegan butter. Add nuts or swap fruit for seasonal variations. Let crisp cool before serving for best texture.

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Keywords: apple crisp, dessert, crumble, ice cream, easy, homemade, fall, comfort food, oats, cinnamon, family recipe

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