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
Dana Attleboro, MA 11-14-2009
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Better than Mom's!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best apple crisp we've ever had! Pair it with a homemade chicken pot pie like we did for dinner with friends, and you've... got a fantastic All American meal! Read more
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David San Diego, CA 11-09-2009
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very good and simple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We used Pink Lady apples from our farmers market, they stayed crisp after cooking. They also can be prepped ahead of time... and they maintain their color. I used the some of the left over crisp in my yougurt this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!Read more
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Susan Centerbrook, CT 11-09-2009
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Fantastic! Highly recommended
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a friend & his family. It pretty much disappeared within minutes. I used Cortland apples. I didn't have... oranges so I left out the OJ and orange zest but it was still great. We didn't have any vanilla ice cream but that didn't matter. It was delicious! I think this rivals my old favorite made by a local orchard. It is definitely going into my recipe box! Read more
recipe Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
Carrie west Springfield, MA 11-08-2009
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the crisp stayed crispy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was delicious. The orange zest was just enough to add a little flair. and the crumble on top was very crispy... this was... excellent and easy to make.Read more
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Colleen Bradenton, FL 11-08-2009
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Great but watch your choice of apples
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is absolutely delicious but my husband thought the apples we chose became too soggy when baked. I don't know much about... apple picking but next time we make this, we will be sure to know more about it! Otherwise this dish is great!Read more
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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