Ingredients and Weight:
- Apples (8 medium), peeled and sliced (1.5 kg)
- Brown sugar (1 cup / 200 g)
- White sugar (1/2 cup / 100 g)
- Ground cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
- Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
- Old-fashioned rolled oats (3 cups / 300 g)
- All-purpose flour (1 cup / 120 g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed (1 cup / 2 sticks / 225 g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, and butter. Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the oat mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18 g (9 g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Protein: 5 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting dessert
- Sweet and tart with a crunchy oat topping
- Perfect for fall and winter gatherings
User Comments:
- "This apple crisp is the best I've ever had. The apples are tender and juicy, and the topping is perfectly crispy and buttery."
- "This is a classic dessert that never disappoints. I love the combination of apples and cinnamon."
- "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a sweeter crisp, increase the amount of brown sugar to 1 1/2 cups.
- To make the crisp ahead of time, prepare it through step 5 and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, bring the crisp to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
