When Mother Nature flips the switch to cooler temps and apple picking season has arrived, there's something rather comforting in a warm bowl of freshly made apple crisp with a dollop of ice cream. Go ahead, treat yourself one of Autumn's delicious treats.
AUTUMN APPLE CRISP
Full of flavour, these muffins are more like bakery treats. A great recipe with either fresh or frozen berries (just don't thaw them first)
Preheat Oven: 350F (180c)
Yield 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
Topping3/4 cup flour1 cup rolled oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature1 tsp cinnamonPinch of saltFilling3-4 large apples (peeled or unpeeled)1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tsp vanilla3 Tbsp of flour1 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
HOW TO
1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180c).
2. Make the topping: in a medium bowl, mix together flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.
3. Add butter.
4. Using your hands, work the butter into the dry ingredients. Mix until well incorporated and the mixture holds together when squeezed. Set aside.
5. Make the filling. In a medium bowl, add white and brown sugars, vanilla, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix.
6. The apples can be peeled or unpeeled. Up to you. (personally, I don't peel the apples - makes for an easier and quicker recipe!)
7. Cut the apples in half and remove the core. Thinly slice each half and add to filling mixture. Toss, making sure to thoroughly coat the apples with the mixture.
8. Pour all the apple mixture into baking dish (8x8" or 9" deep pie dish), pressing it down to nestle the apples into the dish.
9. Now add the topping - sprinkle it evenly over the apple mixture.
10. Bake in pre-heated oven for 40-50 minutes until fruit is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Let sit for 15 minutes before serving. Top with dollop of ice cream. NO-CHURN ICE CREAM RECIPE