Description
This Apple Pecan Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tart Granny Smith apples coated in a spiced pecan mixture and topped with a buttery oat and pecan crumb. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this dish combines crunch and sweetness for a delightful treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup pecans (salted and chopped, divided into 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup)
Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with softened butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and half of the chopped pecans (1/2 cup) until evenly combined.
- Prepare Apples: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and to add a hint of tartness.
- Combine Apples and Dry Mix: Add the dry spice and pecan mixture to the lemons-coated apples. Toss thoroughly until the apples are completely coated with the mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the coated apples evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Make Crumb Topping: In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Pecans to Topping: Stir in the remaining chopped pecans (1/2 cup) to the crumb mixture and mix well.
- Top Apples: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple mixture ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Using tart Granny Smith apples balances the sweetness; feel free to mix in other apple varieties for varied texture.
- Ensure the butter is cold when making the crumb topping to get a crumbly and crispy texture.
- If pecans are not available, walnuts or almonds can be used as a substitute.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
