Ina’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
This comforting apple crisp is a delightful twist on the traditional apple pie, offering all the cozy flavors with half the effort. Featuring a sweet and spiced apple filling topped with a buttery oat crumble, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe is adapted from Ina Garten’s beloved version, with an added touch of chopped pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Thanksgiving
Ingredients
For the Filling:
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4 lbs apples (such as McIntosh or Macoun), peeled and sliced
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Grated zest of 1 orange
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Grated zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Topping:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
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3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. -
Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with the orange and lemon zests, orange and lemon juices, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to coat the apples evenly. -
Make the Topping:
In another bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and oats. Add the diced cold butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Stir in the chopped pecans. -
Assemble the Crisp:
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. -
Bake:
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly. -
Serve:
Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Credit: Ina Garten
