I'm never making APPLE CRISP another way!, by Chef Robyn Q on YouTube. 3 min 45 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 45 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Heat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray so nothing sticks.
Peel, core and chop all 10 apples into even chunks, roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.
In a large bowl, toss the apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Spread the apple mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup flour, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add 3/4 cup cold butter cut into small cubes. Cut it in with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse, chunky crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Do not press it down, so the crumbs stay light and crisp.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges of the dish.
Let the crisp rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then serve it warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Tips and common mistakes
Mixing tart Granny Smith with sweet Honeycrisp gives a fuller flavour than using one variety alone.
Keep the butter fridge-cold and work quickly, or the topping turns into a paste instead of crumbs.
If the top browns before the apples are tender, lay a sheet of foil loosely over the dish.
The rest time matters: the filling thickens as it sits, so it will not run all over the plate.
Questions
Can I use just one type of apple?
Yes. Use about 10 apples in total, but a mix of tart and sweet gives the best balance. All-tart apples will need a little more sugar.
How do I know when the apple crisp is done?
The topping should be golden and the juices should bubble up thickly around the edges. If you can slide a knife into the apples with no resistance, they are tender.
Can I make it ahead of time?
You can assemble it a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge, then bake it straight from cold and add 5 to 10 minutes to the oven time.
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