🍎 Classic Cinnamon Apple Crisp 🍎
Ingredients (Serves 6):
4 cups (about 4 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (120ml) water
Instructions:
Prep & Preheat:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or 9-inch pie dish.
Make the Topping:
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer or fork to cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs—some small clumps are fine.
Layer the Apples:
Spread apple slices evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top, then pour water evenly over the apples (this creates steam for tender fruit).
Add the Crumb:
Sprinkle the butter-sugar-flour mixture evenly over the apples—no need to press down.
Bake:
Bake 30–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and fork-tender. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil after 25 minutes.
Serve Warm:
Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.