Apple Crisp Recipe: How To Make A Great Apple Dessert
Written by Ben Cook   
Saturday, 28 November 2009 08:41
Apple crisp recipes are easy to make and delicious for the whole family. The words apple crisp have been used in the United States to describe a dish that is sweet and crunchy on top. In Britain the same recipe is called apple crumble and both make use of cooking apples, a bit of butter, some sugar (either brown or granulated), some flour or rolled oats, and several spices. This was a peasant style dish that one made for the family.
by BenCook


Apple crisp recipes are easy to make and delicious for the whole family. The words apple crisp have been used in the United States to describe a dish that is sweet and crunchy on top. In Britain the same recipe is called apple crumble and both make use of cooking apples, a bit of butter, some sugar (either brown or granulated), some flour or rolled oats, and several spices. This was a peasant style dish that one made for the family.

There seems to be some sort of confusion with some other kinds of desserts made with apples. There is a dish called apple brown bettie that is made by layers of apples alternating with layers of sugar laiden bread or crackers and slathered with a sauce. Another dish uses drop biscuits on top of the apples and is called by several names including apple cobbler or apple grunt, slump or apple pandowdy.

Apple crisp was probably made for centuries before the first recipe was presented in the'96 Fannie Farmer Cook Book. The dessert was popular during autumn probably because apples ripen and are plentiful at that time. The good thing is it can also be made any time of the year by using canned apples. Many times it was made with whatever fruit was in season at the time like peaches or berries.

Cooking apples are what is needed to make apple crisp. These apples are tart and much more firm than some others because they need to keep their shape while cooking. Use Granny Smith apples, Northern Spye variety, Winesap, Jonathan or MacIntosh to make your apple crisp.

An easy method of making apple crisp is made by peeling and slicing six large apples, and using three fourths of a cup of old fashion oatmeal, one half of a cup of brown sugar that is packed tight, one half of a cup flour, one half of a teaspoon of cinnamon and six tablespoons of butter that is at room temperature. The apples need to be cored and sliced and placed in a 9 inch square baking pan slathered with butter so the apples won't stick once it is baked. The other ingredients should be mixed with a pastry cutter or forks so that it eventually looks like fine meal and then it is spread over top of the apples. Cook the apple crisp in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until the crust is brown and it is bubbly. Remove it from the oven to cool a little bit. Cut it into squares and serve while it is still warm with vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream is also an option for enhancing the dish.

Cheese and apple pie is a delicacy in some areas so why not make an apple crisp with a little Cheddar. Core, peel and slice 6 apples putting them in a 9 inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with one third teaspoon of ground cinnamon then add 6 teaspoons of apple juice. In a bowl combine one half stick of softened butter, three fourths cup of granulated sugar, one teaspoon fresh lemon juice, one eighth teaspoon of salt, and one half cup of all purpose flour. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the rest of the ingredients to make a crumbly texture. Add one fourth pound shredded Cheddar and mix in. Crumble it over the apple mixture and place in a 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes or until the contents starts to bubble and the crust turns golden brown. Make sure to serve this warm and ice cream does go well with it.

Suppose there is no apples to use but you have an abundance of zucchini in your garden. You can make that zucchini taste like apple crisp. You will need five cups of peeled and seeded zucchini that has been sliced about the size of an apple slice, one third cup sugar, one fourth cup lemon juice, one teaspoon cinnamon and three fourths cup apple juice or cider. Place this mixture in a saucepan and bring to a boil simmering for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Place all in a deep dish pie pan. In a bowl you will need to combine six tablespoons room temperature butter, one fourth teaspoon salt, one teaspoon baking powder, one cup flour and one half cup brown sugar. Cut this mixture with a pastry cutter or fork and when it is crumbly like fine meal place it over the zucchini mixture in the pie pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes and serve warm with ice cream. It will taste like apple crisp.

Try making one of these recipes for your family during the autumn when apples ripen. If they haven't had it before they will ask for it again and again. If you have made apple crisp before try making the one with cheese to surprise your family or try the one with zucchini and amaze your family that a vegetable can taste like apples. Apple crisp should be a dessert your family looks forward to once summer is over and fall descends with cool winds and apple crops.

About the Author:

Eric loves to eat apple crisp and this is why he has dedicated a whole website to apple crisp recipes where you can learn how to make apple crisp.