Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe
Apple crisp is the ultimate comfort food. This Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe brings warmth to your kitchen instantly. It features juicy apples and a crunchy oat topping.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
For the Topping:
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted or cubed cold
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Let it heat up while you prepare the fruit. Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Prepare the Apples
- Wash, peel, and core your apples carefully. Slice them into even wedges about half an inch thick. Even slices help the fruit cook at the same rate.
Season the Fruit
- Place the sliced apples into your large mixing bowl. Add the white sugar, one tablespoon of flour, and cinnamon. Toss everything until the apples are well coated.
Arrange in Dish
- Spread the seasoned apples into the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Pour the half cup of water evenly over the fruit. The water helps create a saucy filling.
Mix Dry Topping
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats and flour. Add the brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir them together until no large clumps remain.
Incorporate the Butter
- Add the butter to the dry oat mixture. Use a pastry cutter or forks to work it in. The mixture should look like coarse, crumbly sand.
Add the Topping
- Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples in the dish. Cover the fruit completely from corner to corner. Do not press the topping down too hard.
Bake Until Golden
- Place the dish in the center of the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and the apples should bubble.
Cool and Serve
- Remove the dish from the oven carefully. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to thicken up a bit.
Notes
- Mix Your Apples: Use half Granny Smith and half Honeycrisp for better flavor.
- Add Nuts: Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the apple mixture.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Extra Topping: If you love the crunch, double the topping ingredients for a thicker layer.
- Butter Temperature: For a more "biscuit" style top, use melted butter instead of cold chunks.