🍏 Apple Crisp Recipe

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the crisp topping:

• ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 
• ½ cup all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup brown sugar (packed) 
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar.
2. Prepare the apple filling:
   In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the crisp topping:
   In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble and bake:
   Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
5. Serve warm—ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes for Colleagues or Guests

This dessert travels well and can be made ahead of time. If you’re bringing it to a meeting or event, reheat it briefly in the oven before serving to revive the crisp texture.

Try different apple varieties for a more complex flavor.  Cortlands, or Northern Spy are good choices.