Classic Apple Crisp

It doesn’t get easier than this. Just because a dessert is simple to make and uses just a handful of ingredients doesn’t mean it isn’t wonderful. Classic apple crisp is full of tender apples with a topping of buttery brown sugar and cinnamon.

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Old-fashioned goodness in every bite!

Preparing the topping for classic apple crisp

Combine the topping ingredients.

Using two knives or a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until crumbly.

Peel, core and slice the apples.

Add the prepared apples to a baking dish.

Spoon on the topping mixture and bake.

Serve classic apple crisp warm or room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

 
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Classic Apple Crisp Recipe

Serves 6-8

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 8 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2-pounds, firm sweet apples (about 4 large apples)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

• Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium-size bowl. Using a pastry blender or whisk, toss until blended.
• Add, butter and cut in using the pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
• Peel the apples, cut in half and remove the core. (I like to use a melon baller to easily remove core). Slice apples into 1/2-inches slices. (You should have about 6-cups of apples)
• Fill a 8-inch by 8-inch square baking dish with the apples. Spoon the topping mixture evenly on top of the apples. Do not press down.
• Bake about 50 minutes, until the topping is browned, the apples are tender and the juices are bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let cook 10-15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

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