Ingredients and Weight:
- Apples, peeled and sliced (8 cups or 2 pounds)
- Rolled oats (2 cups or 140g)
- All-purpose flour (1 cup or 125g)
- Brown sugar (1 cup or 200g)
- White sugar (1/2 cup or 100g)
- Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon or 4g)
- Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon or 2g)
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon or 1g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed (1 cup or 226g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the apples with the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and 1/2 cup of white sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup of white sugar.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the oat mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the oats until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spread the apple mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Total fat: 15g
Saturated fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 170mg
Total carbohydrates: 70g
Dietary fiber: 4g
Sugars: 39g
Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting apple dessert with a crispy oat topping.
- Perfectly balanced sweetness and spice.
- Suitable for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
User Comments:
- "This is the best apple crisp I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch."
- "I love the combination of apples and cinnamon. It's a classic flavor that never goes out of style."
- "This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a variety of apple types for a more complex flavor.
- If you don't have cold butter, freeze the cubes for 15 minutes before adding them to the oat mixture.
- Serve the apple crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
