Dutch Apple Crisp

Desserts

It's soon to be Fall and apple season is here! What screams fall better than gooey sliced apples covered with a crunchy, sweet topping! This dessert is a simple recipe and the perfect match for the season! Add a little ice cream or whipped cream... all you’ll need to make it amazing!

Dutch Apple Crisp

Yield: 4 – 6 servings

Ingredients:

6 medium golden delicious apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Topping:

1 cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup flour
¾ cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, cold and cubed
Butter for pan

Equipment Needed:

Dry measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Paring knife
Melon baller
Food processor (or medium bowl and pastry blender)
13 x 9-inch baking pan or casserole dish

I know I am reposting this recipe, but it's Fall and that means apples!! This recipe requires a bit of pealing, chopping, mixing...Just tells you how simple it is to make! Super Simple Recipe!! Apples and a few ingredients creates a wonderful gooey delight with the best crunchy topping ever! Get your vegetable peeler and let’s bake!

Preheat oven to 375 F.

First step

1) Make the crumb topping so it’s ready to cover the apples when they are sliced/ cubed. The easiest way to cut the topping ingredients together is to use a food processor. If you don’t own one… use a pastry blender or your fingers and a medium bowl to do the job. Only difference is electric vs. people powered! Add flour, oats, brown sugar, spices and cubed butter… pulse a few times until a fine crumb texture is achieved.

**Set aside as you prep the apples.

Next step

2) Prep the apples by first peeling, coring and then slicing or cubing! Peeling a whole apple is easier than a sliced one, so peel them all and then cut them in half. I learned to easily core the apples by using a melon baller by the famous, Alton Brown! Press the melon baller into the core and … Walla… the core pops out! So simple!

**Using a paring knife, notch out any remaining ends and stems. Lay the apple flat and cut them into ¼-inch vertical slices or cubes. Try to keep them consistent so they cook evenly.

Prep the pan…

3) Generously butter the sides and bottom of the casserole or baking pan of choice. Place in the sliced/ chopped apples and sprinkle the lemon juice over entire surface. Using your hands, gently toss apples to coat with lemon juice. Pat apples down to create a flat surface and spread the oat topping evenly on top of the apples. Bake the crisp for 35 – 40 minutes or until the apples are bubbling and fork tender when pierced. Topping will be golden brown and the kitchen will smell amazing!

The entire family will be waiting patiently for whatever is to come out of the oven… I guarantee it!

Dessert is READY!!

Serve it up warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers… if there are any… can be reheated too! I’ve even been known to eat crisp for breakfast… ENJOY!!