Apple Crisp - New England Style
Apple Crisp is a classic dessert that features layers of juicy, tender apples topped with a crispy, crumbly mixture of oats, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, often baked until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden brown. This comfort food dessert is perfect for chilly weather and often served warm, frequently with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The contrast of the warm, soft apples and the crunchy, sweet topping is a delightful treat. It's a simple and rustic dish that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, evoking the essence of fall with its aromatic spices and the use of seasonal apples. Description by ChatGPT.
Warm, comforting, and delightfully easy to prepare, our New England Granny Smith Apple Crisp celebrates the bounty of autumn with a selection of local apples. This recipe, inspired by Vermont's rich apple orchards and the cozy kitchens of New England Cooks, is perfect for a family dessert or a charming treat to enjoy with friends on a crisp fall day.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples, cubed
- Optional fruits for mixing: fresh blackberries, cranberries or other preferred berries and fruits
- Optional nuts for adding texture (if desired)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Equipment: mixing bowl, baking dish, pastry cutter or fork, oven
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. Place the cubed Granny Smith apples in a well-greased baking dish. Optionally, mix in additional fruits like blackberries, cranberries, or nuts if desired.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir these dry ingredients together until uniformly blended.
4. Add the cold butter pieces to the oat mixture. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Evenly distribute the oat mixture over the top of the cubed apples in the baking dish, ensuring a consistent layer that will form the crisp crust.
6. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
7. Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
8. Serve warm, maybe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Cooking Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the apple mixture before topping it with the oat mixture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert or if your apples are quite sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
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