Apple Crisp III
Apple Crisp III is a classic for good reason — thinly-sliced apples does most of the work, and the method is approachable enough for a weeknight. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 5 cup Thinly-sliced apples
- Lemon Juice, to taste
- ?
- Powdered cinnamon, to taste
- ¼ lb Butter
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- ¾ cup Rolled oats
- ½ cup Flour
- 1 tsp Powdered cinnamon
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- Additional rolled oats, optional
- Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Method
- Preheat a conventional (i.e. not convection) oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
- Place the apple slices in a buttered baking pan. Sprinkle them with lemon juice for flavor and to prevent them from turning brown. Mix in the water and cinnamon to taste.
- To make the topping, combine the butter, brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Crumble the ingredients in a bowl with your fingers to create a uniform mixture.
- Cover the apples with the topping. If desired, sprinkle some rolled oats sparingly on the surface for added texture.
- Bake for 30–45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the apples are soft and the topping is crisped.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips for the best Apple Crisp III
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 13 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Apple Crisp III recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 13 ingredients and 6 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Can I make Apple Crisp III ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
What can I substitute for thinly-sliced apples?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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