Deep Dish Apple Crisp

 

A Deep Dish Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert with a thick layer of spiced apples and a crunchy, buttery topping. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients:

For the Apple Filling:

• 6-8 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease a deep baking dish.

2. Prepare the Apples:

   • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
   • In a large bowl, mix apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla.
   • Pour into the greased deep baking dish.

3. Make the Crisp Topping:

   • In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
   • Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly.
   • Stir in chopped nuts if using.

4. Assemble & Bake:

   • Evenly spread the topping over the apples.
   • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

5. Cool & Serve:

   • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
   • Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Would you like a caramel drizzle or extra crunch in the topping?