Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Farmstand Dinner

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples
Grated zest of 1 orange
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the topping:

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.

Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.

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.

Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

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recipe Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
Judy Fryeburg, ME 10-29-2009
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Just delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this with Cortland apples because we love them and they are a great baking apple. With the lemon zest & juice, it was... really tart, but, my husband LOVED it. (For my taste, next time I may cut back alittle on the lemon.) I was really sceptical about the orange in this, but it works. Really brightens the flavor of the apples. The topping is absolutely delicious and would be perfect with any fruit . This is a must try!Read more
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Sara Forest Hills, NY 10-28-2009
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Hmm
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

My apples didn't come out the way I wanted them to. I thought they would caramelize but they almost dried out. The crumble... part was delicious. If I made it again I would just make the topping with cinnamon and nutmeg and put it over ice cream.Read more
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Sarah Washington Court House, OH 10-26-2009
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Too Much Lemon!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I was disapointed when i tasted it. The lemon was soo strong. I'm glad my finace bought Vanilla ice cream or i couldnt have... ate it. It's a good recipe just minus that lemon and zestRead more
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ANGELA Austin, TX 10-20-2009
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Easy fall dessert!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I halved the recipe for my husband. The tartness was fine for us. So I guess it just depends. I also cut the sugar back after... halfing the recipe. Next time I will make the full recipe but keep the sugar cut back a little. The crisp topping is just delicious and savory. I used the "cant believe it is butter" baking butter and cannot taste any difference. I think this is a "healthier" alternative to apple pies. Thanks Ina! Read more
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PAM Spencerport, NY 10-17-2009
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Thank you Ina
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Your show is my favorite. I can't tell you how many recipes and raves I get from them but this was my husband's... ulitmate!!!!!!! It is so easy and I love the citrus in it. It makes it delicious. I'm not sure how many lemons would equal two tablespoons, but I used the juice from one lemon and it was perfect. I did the same with the orange. I guess everyone's preference is different, but I can't imagine ANYONE that loves apple crisp not thinking this is the ultimate! Read more
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sandy el dorado hills, CA 10-12-2009
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Great with ANY kind of fruit!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this crisp SO many times and last night I made it with fresh peaches. Delicious! I have used apples,... nectarines, blueberries and blackberries. All with equal success. The orange and lemon zest with the warm spices works for them all. I usually dust the fruit with corn starch to make the juices a little thicker. Since it's just me and my husband, I don't make a full recipe of fruit but always mix up a full batch of the topping. I freeze what I don't use for easy crisp making on another day. I have even made individual ones in ramekins for dinner guests, with a dollop of ice cream on top, perfect! My husband even whips these up when the topping is in the freezer. I cannot say enough great things about this crisp. Move over pie, this crisp is a better use of fruit without the worry of whether the crust will come out alright. Love your cooking Ina!!!Read more