Description
Warm kitchens come alive with classic Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Delight, blending comforting aromas and rich flavors. Delicate apples nestled in buttery pastry create a sweet escape that draws you close with each inviting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 large apples (mix of 3 Granny Smith and 3 Honeycrisp)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.625 milliliters) ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) ground cinnamon
Sugars and Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon (4 grams) salt
- ¾ cup (170 grams) butter, cut into cubes
- 1 ⅓ cups (120 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) flour
- ½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
Instructions
- Grease a spacious rectangular baking vessel and warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F, creating an ideal environment for the delectable dessert.
- Craft a fragrant mixture by blending granulated and brown sugars with cornstarch, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt in a generously sized mixing bowl.
- Transform fresh apples into delicate, uniform slices after carefully removing their protective skin and core. Gently tumble the apple pieces through the aromatic sugar-spice blend, ensuring each slice is luxuriously coated.
- Artfully distribute the spiced apple slices across the prepared baking pan, creating an even, inviting layer that promises delightful texture and flavor.
- Construct a rustic topping by combining rolled oats, all-purpose flour, additional sugars, a whisper of salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate vessel. Incorporate cold butter into the dry ingredients, using fingertips to create a crumbly, sand-like consistency.
- Generously shower the apple foundation with the nubbly, butter-rich topping, covering the fruit completely with a promising golden-brown blanket.
- Slide the assembled creation into the preheated oven. Initiate baking at 375°F for a brief 10-minute interval, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking until the surface turns a rich golden hue and apple juices begin to bubble enthusiastically, approximately 35 minutes.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in this dessert.
- Room temperature butter works best when creating the crumbly topping, ensuring even distribution and perfect sandy consistency.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance the dessert’s comforting flavors.
- Let the crisp rest for 15-20 minutes after baking to allow the juices to set and make serving easier.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, gently reheating in the oven to maintain the crisp topping’s texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg