Old Fashioned Apple Crisp for Thanksgiving 🍏🥧

This Old Fashioned Apple Crisp is the perfect dessert to warm your home and heart this Thanksgiving! With tender, spiced apples and a crunchy, buttery oat topping, it's a classic that never fails to impress. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream for a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. 🍦✨

Ingredients

For the apple filling

• 6 cups of Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6-8 apples)
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour

For the topping

• 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) - optional

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss until the apples are well coated.

🍏 Granny Smith apples are perfect for this recipe because their tartness balances the sweetness of the brown sugar. Feel free to mix in a few other apple varieties for added flavor!

3. Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

4. In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and nuts (if using). Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.

5. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple filling.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the apples are bubbling and the top is golden brown.

🔥 If the topping is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

7. Let the apple crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!

Variations

• Fruity twist: Add a cup of fresh or frozen cranberries to the apple mixture for a tart kick!
• Gluten-free: Substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour and oats labeled as gluten-free.
• Spiced up: Add a pinch of allspice or ground ginger to the apple filling for deeper flavor.
• Healthier version: Substitute half the butter in the topping with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter crisp!
• Individual servings: Make individual portions in ramekins for a lovely presentation that your guests will adore.

Gather your loved ones, and let the aroma of this delightful apple crisp fill your home this Thanksgiving! Enjoy! 🦃❤️