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Apple Crisp Recipe

This Apple Crisp recipe provides another alternative to making a pie crust. It’s yummy and a bit crunchy and easy to make.

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp: even easier than apple pie!

What’s a crisp and what’s a crumble? Often the terms are used interchangeably. According to The Joy of Cooking, a crisp has a topping of butter, sugar, and flour, while a crumble is the British name for a crisp that adds oatmeal to the topping.

In my experience, most things called crisps (like this one) use oatmeal. So call it what you like, but just make it!

A shallow baking dish, about 10 inches in diameter, buttered
5-6 apples
1 TB lemon juice
4 TB butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice and place in buttered pan.

Combine sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon in a bowl; add melted butter and mix well with a fork or fingertips. Add nuts.

Sprinkle topping evenly over apples and bake 45-50 minutes or until apples are tender and it bubbles around the edges.

Tips from Jane
— You can substitute brown sugar for white sugar in a crisp topping.

— Nuts add some crunch and may be welcome additions.

— Some crisps call for considerably more butter. If you prefer a richer topping, increase the butter by 2-4 tablespoons.


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