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Creamy apple dessert with crumble topping and caramel sauce, topped with vanilla ice cream, served on a white plate.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Ice Cream

Chef Jenn
A cozy Apple Crisp with Ice Cream featuring tender spiced apples and a crunchy topping — easy to make and perfect for fall nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American, Fall Dessert
Servings 6
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 6 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced thin
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts chopped, optional

To Serve

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or spray a 9x9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, combine the apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir gently until the apples are evenly coated, then spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the mixture with a pastry blender or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the nuts, if using.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling, making sure the fruit is completely covered.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. The apples should be tender when pierced with a fork or knife.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to cool for about 5–10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm in small bowls with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Keep butter cold for a crisp and crumbly topping.
  • If prepping ahead, store filling and topping separately until ready to bake.
  • Double the recipe in a 9x13 dish when serving a crowd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 7gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 578IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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