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Apple crisp in a white baking dish topped with vanilla ice cream scoops and caramel drizzle.

Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

A warm and comforting apple crisp with spiced fresh apples and a golden oat topping. This classic dessert is easy to make, perfect for using up apples, and tastes even better served with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 6 medium apples peeled, cored, thinly sliced (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cut in cubes (1 stick)
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

For Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Spread into the baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, both sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Stir in nuts.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture, pressing lightly to help it stick.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the juices are bubbling around the edges. If topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  • Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Scoop into bowls with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Apple choice: Using half Granny Smith and half Honeycrisp gives the best balance of tart and sweet. If using all tart apples, add 1-2 tablespoons more brown sugar to the filling.
  • Texture check: The true sign of doneness is bubbling juices around the edges and a deep golden topping.
  • Make-ahead tip: Prepare the filling and dry topping a day in advance. Add the butter to the topping just before baking.
  • Storage: Cover leftovers and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 325℉ until the topping crisps again.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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