Description
Ina Garten’s classic Apple Crisp brings warmth from East Hampton kitchens straight to your table. Cinnamon-kissed apples nestle beneath a golden, buttery crumble that promises comfort in each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) McIntosh or Macoun apples
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Sugars and Spices:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Flour and Butter:
- 1–½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (90 grams) oatmeal
- ½ pound (227 grams) cold unsalted butter, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.
- Generously coat a 9x14x2-inch (23x35x5 centimeters) oval baking dish with unsalted butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Create the apple base by arranging the prepared apple mixture evenly across the greased baking dish, spreading it to reach all corners.
- Craft the crumble topping by combining all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, rolled oats, and chilled butter in a mixing bowl.
- Work the topping ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, breaking down the cold butter into small, pea-sized pieces until the mixture resembles coarse, sandy crumbs.
- Distribute the crumbly topping uniformly over the apple layer, covering the entire surface to create a textured, rustic appearance.
- Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any potential drips and ensure easy handling.
- Slide the baking sheet with the crisp into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-65 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apple filling becomes bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and allow the apple crisp to cool for 15-20 minutes, which helps the filling set and intensifies the flavors.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Capture the essence of autumn with this comforting apple crisp that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable dessert.
- Prevent soggy toppings by ensuring your butter is ice-cold and your mixing technique creates delightful, crumbly clusters.
- Elevate the flavor profile by experimenting with a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg or a dash of warming cinnamon in the crisp topping.
- Make cleanup a breeze by placing a baking sheet underneath your baking dish to catch any sweet, bubbling overflow.
- Enhance the indulgence by serving the crisp warm, topped with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream that melts into the golden-brown topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg