Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
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Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 hr 20 min
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

For the topping:

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.
  3. To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.
  4. Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

Recipe Review Highlights

Generated by AI using recent reviews for this recipe.

People enjoyed the fresh citrus flavors of orange and lemon zest and juice, which complemented the apple's natural sweetness. The topping was particularly praised for its crunchy texture.

Many people substituted different types of apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, and used gluten-free oats or various flours. Some opted to use less sugar or citrus components, while others added nuts, dried cranberries, or other fruits.

This recipe is popular for Thanksgiving and fall dinners, but also enjoyed in summer and winter. Some people even made it for dinner parties and potlucks.