Get ready to indulge in the ultimate fall dessert! Our Sweet & Spicy Apple Crisp combines tender, spiced apples with a perfectly crunchy oat topping, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for a dessert that’s sure to impress family and friends!
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Warm & Inviting: The perfect dessert for crisp autumn evenings!
- Quick & Easy: A simple recipe that’s accessible for all skill levels.
- Flavor-Packed: The sweet and spicy notes make every bite irresistible!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
- 5-6 medium apples (Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp for sweetness, peeled and sliced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Crunchy Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread this mixture in the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
3️⃣ Create the Crunchy Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with some larger pieces for texture.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake: Evenly distribute the topping over the spiced apples, making sure to cover all the fruit. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
5️⃣ Serve & Savor: Let the apple crisp cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s fantastic warm on its own or paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream!
🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Apple Crisp:
- Choose a variety of apples for a more complex flavor—mix tart and sweet apples for balance!
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping for added crunch and flavor.
- Make ahead: This dish can be assembled the night before; just bake before serving!
🍏 Bring this Sweet & Spicy Apple Crisp to your table and enjoy the warm, nostalgic flavors of fall. It’s a treat everyone will love, and you’ll find yourself making it again and again!
