Nancy Rucker’s Simple Apple Crisp
📜 Collection: The Loraine Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Nancy Rucker | 📂 Category: Desserts A wonderfully simple and classic apple crisp featuring a buttery brown sugar crumble over tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. This timeless recipe is perfect for a cozy, rustic dessert.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 30 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- casserole dish
- medium bowl
- pastry blender
Ingredients
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Cups | Apples | peeled, cored, and thinly sliced |
| To taste | Cinnamon | ground |
Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 Cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 1/3 Cup | Flour | all-purpose |
| 1/3 Cup | Butter | chilled and cut into pieces |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
Step 2: Prepare the Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the 1/3 cup flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar.
- Cut in the 1/3 cup chilled butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse, buttery crumbs.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Place the 4 cups thinly sliced apples into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.
- Distribute the crumbly topping mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the apples are fork-tender and the topping is golden brown and fragrant.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The topping can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to assemble. Bake fresh for the best texture.
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