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Easy Homemade Apple Crisp with Ice Cream for Cozy Family Nights

This delightful dessert brings together the sweet and tart flavors of apples, combined with a crumbly oat topping that bakes to golden perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 6 cups Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Peeled, cored, and sliced into thin wedges.

Topping

  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of your apples.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Packed light or dark brown sugar.
  • 1½ cups Rolled Oats For the topping.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for binding the topping ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth to the flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted, for binding the topping ingredients.

Serving

  • 1 scoop Ice Cream Your favorite flavor, like vanilla or caramel.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin wedges. Toss the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl with granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  • Transfer the coated apples into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.
  • Melt the butter and stir it into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the prepared apples.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
  • Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Notes

For variations, consider adding nuts, other fruits, or spices. Serve with whipped cream for an elegant touch.