Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Farmstand Dinner

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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
Susan Morro Bay, CA 03-16-2010
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Good Basic Classic Recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I have now made this twice. I will totally agree that orange does absolutely nothing for the flavor profile of this baked... dessert. Tasting it with the recipe as written had the end result with my guests staring at me as if something was wrong once they took a bite...I then explained it was the orange they were likely tasting ~ they nodded their heads...& didn't like it. So the next time I took the recipe as a nice little guideline.....Used 6# of Granny Smiths ~ and made the spice & sugar mix with only 2T lemon juice - and omitted the zest of the lemon and fully omitted the orange component. I added a bit more spice to my liking ~ and it's now a nice homey, comfort food, warm baked apple dessert. The orange had the dish tasting mildly floral and pretty weird. Now that I'm back to a more classic style of crisp with tart/sweet lemon as a complement -- it's again everyone's favorite. The mixing of the struesel or crumb topping with the kitchen aid mixer was an awesome way to get uniform crumb texture with no work at all. The recipe is a true keeper ~ (but modified to your personal taste)Read more
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Elizabeth Suffolk, VA 02-22-2010
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used salted butter, omitted salt
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Turned out perfect!!! Easiest apple crisp ever!
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Suzanne Murrayville, GA 02-07-2010
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The best crisp!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an excellent apple crisp! The topping is incredibly crunchy and delicious. I highly recommend it!
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Lisa Turnersville, NJ 01-30-2010
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Loved this!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ok, so I researched quite a few apple crips recipes, and I chose this one because it was the best. And I am an avid watcher... of Ina, and I love her desserts. I did, however, omit both the zests of the orange and lemon. I only used a sprinkle of lemon juice because I don't like citrus with apple and don't think it was necessary. I have to tell you that it was PERFECT without it. The flavors are so delicious..perfect amount of sweetness, and my apples cooked beautfilly in an hour. I did use a mixture of macintosh and golden delicious, and it turned out great. This recipe is a keeper for me. The only thing it is missing is the vanilla ice cream. I will have to pick up some tomorrow because it is snowing now and too cold to go out!Read more
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Mary Beth Latham, NY 01-24-2010
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easy apple crisp with rum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had several apples that I needed to do something with. My son was coming for dinner and my husband & I didn't have much... time. I said we'll do apple crisp. He said Ina has a recipe. I googled Ina apple crisp and came up with this recipe. However he said we should do it in ramekins. It was delicious. Same baking time, but he drizzed some Gossling's black rum over each one after they came out of the oven. DELICIOUS!!! Read more
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Suzie Lower Sackville, CA 01-07-2010
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Winner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this apple crisp for a New Year's Eve party and it was a huge hit! The apples were cooked perfectly, the topping was... fantastic, super tasty and crumbly. Everyone had a huge serving and it was all devoured by the end of the night. Even people who do not normally eat dessert saved room for it and loved it. I can not recommend it more. I have made many apple crisps and this was the best. ~ Suzie the FoodieRead more