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Delicious with ice cream or plain for breakfast, this dessert serves a crowd. It's perfect for picnics and family gatherings.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 374 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Apple Crisp in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p33
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Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2012 by IslandWife
This is delicious! I used 1/2C applesauce instead of the oil and I added some cloves and allspice to spice it up some more. Yum!! Thanks for sharing!
Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2012 by germanycook
mmmmm divine. The way you cook the apples first makes a huge difference in the finished product - tender apples and a crispy crust, not a burnt crust.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2012 by datzme57
I'm sure you've received answers to your question, but for my 2-cents worth, I've tried both the Red Delicious and the Granny Smith. I chose the loose individual apples over the bargain bagged apples because I've found the individuals are more crunchy and not like styrofoam like the bagged bargin applies. I really think the crunch is the factor, not so much the tartness of the apple.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by ehipwell
So easy and made with ingredients that are usually on hand anyway. I had too many apples and wanted to do something with them, and glad I did! Next time I think I'd cut down on the brown sugar. This would also be great with some fresh cherries added in with the apples. Next time!
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by Anita881ksn
I brought this Apple Crisp to a family Thanksgiving dinner and everyone thought it was fantastic. Will definitely make again and again.A. C. Whitman, Ma
I brought this Apple Crisp to a family Thanksgiving dinner and everyone thought it was fantastic. Will definitely make again and again.
A. C. Whitman, Ma
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by CiCismom
I made this recipe with whole wheat flour and it was yummy. Took it to work and I was very popular!
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by BrendainPa
WATCH your baking time! I left mine in for 30 min. since a few of the apples weren't as tender...bottom crust burnt. I didn't realize a few minutes could make such a difference. The top was delicious;we just scraped it off the crust. I think maybe 350 would work better too.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by hendelk
This apple crisp recipe was spectacular!!!! Best I've ever made! I've been searching for an apple crisp recipe that the topping actually stays crunchy and my search is over! I made it exactly as the recipe says, but I bet this would be good with pears or peaches as well!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by kgraff
I looked up a recipe for apple crisp and this is the one that I had chozen and it was excellent!! I have made it since and love it more every time. Easy to make too.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by smglvnv
I want to make this recipe asap, and was wondering if anyone can give me a tip on what the best apples to use for this recipe.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by snowman71
Delicious! My family loved this. It's not too sweet, the apples are moist and just the right crunch to the topping. Will absolutely make this again.
Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by lisasclark
Have made this twice. Great flavor without being too sweet. All the extra liquid scared me too but it was fully absorbed. Halved the recipe and was able to bake in a pie dish.
Reviewed on May. 11, 2011 by auntbuffy
i will definately make this again and all where right it did seem like alot of juice but i put it all in and it turned out great so if you are going to make this do it like it says it will come out i added a large handful of chopped pecans and raisons it turned out great thanks TOH
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by jodytix
I made this for Christmas and everyone said it was the best apple crisp they have ever had! I will for sure make it again!
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2011 by maryfrances1
my husband and I loved it, and was easy to make, thank you for posting it.
Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by drose42
This is at the top of my list for best apple crisp-and I've made plenty. It has the best balance of flavor, crunch and texture I've found. We love fruit desserts so this is one I'll make over and over. Thank you TOH-you always come through!
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by lolapib
I'm not a huge fan of apple crisp but this recipe is amazing. High priced restaurant quality good!
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by Michelle90
Was really pleased the way this Apple Crisp turned out:) Was quick and very DELICIOUS!! I served it to a big gathering of friends and family and it was licked clean!Thanks to others for your ratings to make me try this, Will def make again and again....:)
Was really pleased the way this Apple Crisp turned out:) Was quick and very DELICIOUS!! I served it to a big gathering of friends and family and it was licked clean!
Thanks to others for your ratings to make me try this, Will def make again and again....:)
Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2010 by p0psbabe
This apple crisp is OUTSTANDING! I like that it makes a 9x13 pan size rather then a 9x9, perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. I too was concerned about the apple mixture juice causing it to be watered down but it turns out just perfect. I really like the idea of cooking the apples just until tender rather then putting it directly into the oven for baking, that’s one thing I didn’t like about apple crisp; I felt the apples weren’t tender enough – no longer a problem. Absolutely delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe!
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2010 by sewin76
Very good and quick to do. Will definitely keep this recipe handy.Quick tip: I put the apple mixture in the microwave to help speed it along.
Very good and quick to do. Will definitely keep this recipe handy.
Quick tip: I put the apple mixture in the microwave to help speed it along.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by amyalusa
Everyone in my family REALLY enjoyed this apple crisp. We have a wide variety of tastes in our family so that is saying something rare! Very easy and very, very good. I am sure we will make it alot;and it will be good to take to pot lucks and other groups as well.We are so glad to have this recipe.
Everyone in my family REALLY enjoyed this apple crisp. We have a wide variety of tastes in our family so that is saying something rare! Very easy and very, very good. I am sure we will make it alot;and it will be good to take to pot lucks and other groups as well.
We are so glad to have this recipe.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by datzme57
Excellent flavor! Very unique in that you put some of the crumble mixture on the bottom as well as top. I thought the apple mixture juice would water down the insides, but it turned was just the right moistness. I also added 1 c. coconut and 1 c. pecans. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by mamabaer@sbcglobal.net
Made this last night for my family....it got a thumbs up! I did add chopped pecans to the top of the crisp and it came out great.
Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2010 by benchelle91
This recipe was a hit with my family. I used half Splenda and half white sugar to cut down the sugar a little bit and it came out great!
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by m_wink_boys
I love this recipe for apple crisp. I also tried it with substituting 2 quarts of frozen cherries instead of apples and cooked them with 1/2 t. cinnamon & 1/4 t. nutmeg and 2 T. tapioca. Delicious!
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by lisa53202
I didn't have any shortening so I used all butter, and it was very good!!
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