Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe
The Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe is a warm, sweet and comforting dessert. It is made with tender baked apples and a crunchy oat topping.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups peeled cored and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Crisp Topping:
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking dish lightly with butter.
Prepare Apple Filling
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until well coated.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Make Crisp Topping
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add cold butter cubes.
Combine Topping
- Use fingers or a pastry cutter to mix butter into dry ingredients until crumbly, coarse texture forms.
Sprinkle Topping Over Apples
- Evenly sprinkle oat mixture over the apple filling. Cover all apples for a crunchy layer.
Bake the Crisp
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
Cool Slightly
- Remove from oven. Let cool for 5–10 minutes so juices thicken slightly.
Serve Warm
- Scoop portions into bowls. Optionally, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Enjoy Your Dessert
- Serve family and friends. Enjoy sweet, tangy apples with crunchy topping.
Notes
- Mix apple varieties for more complex flavor.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to topping.
- Sprinkle a pinch of ginger for extra warmth.
- Use maple syrup instead of some sugar for natural sweetness.
- Serve with whipped cream or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
- Chill leftovers slightly to thicken juices before reheating.