Apple Crisp
Apple crisp may be the simplest of comfort desserts. Warm spices and a crumb topping enhance the apples and beg for a scoop of ice cream. Try this recipe soon!
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice optional
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom optional
Instructions
- Lightly coat an 8 inch x 8 inch pan with butter.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Distribute apple slices evenly in pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl. Cut thin slices of butter into flour mixture with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of apple slices.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Apples: My favorite apples to use in this dessert are Jonathon and Macintosh. If you like apples that hold their texture, Granny Smiths work well. Using two or three varieties of apples will create a very flavorful result.