HOMEMADE APPLE CRISP WITH OATS

HOMEMADE APPLE CRISP WITH OATS

BEST APPLE CRISP RECIPE INGREDIENTS

When you shop for ingredients for this recipe choose firm apples, such as Pink Lady (pictured), for this recipe. These varieties will hold up well to the heat of baking without becoming mushy. The recipe calls for almond flour making this recipe gluten-free, but all-purpose flour can be substituted if that’s what you have on hand. Other ingredient substitutions are listed near the end of this post.

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• mixing bowl
• 8″x8″ baking dish
• 6 large apples
• lemon juice
• maple syrup
• apple juice
• cinnamon
• allspice
• thyme
• salt
• old-fashioned rolled oats
• flour
• almonds
• honey
• unsalted butter

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY APPLE CRISP RECIPE

This tasty recipe uses fresh thyme to add a savory flavor to balance the sweetness of the apples. You can omit the thyme if you would like.

Peel your apples and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with lemon juice in a medium bowl, and then mix the apples with the maple syrup, apple juice, and spices. Place the mixture in an 8″x8″ baking dish.

Top the apples with the crumble mixture made with old-fashioned oats, honey, flour, and almonds.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes before checking on it. If the crumb topping is golden brown, cover the dish with foil and bake for the final 15 minutes. If it is not browned, leave it uncovered for the remaining time.

Let the apple crisp cool for a bit before serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

HOMEMADE APPLE CRISP RECIPE

This classic apple crisp recipe is delicious and comforting, especially on a cool fall day. Your family will enjoy this as a tasty dessert that’s simple enough to make on a weekday!

HOMEMADE APPLE CRISP WITH OATS

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Equipment

• mixing bowl
• 8"x8" baking pan

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients:

• 6 large apples cored, peeled, and sliced
• 1 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup real maple syrup
• 2 T 100% apple juice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves optional
• ¼ tsp salt

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup almonds sliced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 T unsalted butter melted

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish and set aside.
• Peel and slice apples, and place in a large non-reactive bowl. Then toss them with fresh lemon juice.
  
• Add maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon, allspice, thyme leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
• Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
  
• Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.
  
• Place into pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer is nicely browned, cover dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is bubbling.
  
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  
• Serve warm with some vanilla bean iced cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
  

RECIPE ADDITIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

Ingredient Substitutions

• The best apple varieties for baking: Pink Lady, Braeburn, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown.
• Substitutions for maple syrup: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup honey, or 1/3 cup simple syrup.
• Almond substitutions: chopped pecans, walnuts, or pistachios.
• You can substitute all-purpose flour for the almond flour and omit the almond to make this apple crips nut-free.
• To make this recipe vegan-friendly, substitute the butter with butter substitute and swap out the honey in the crumble with maple syrup.

Serving Suggestions and Storage

• Serve warm with ice cream or homemade whipped cream. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.