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. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet family treat.
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)
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with softened butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and half of the chopped pecans until evenly combined.
- Prepare Apples: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a subtle tang.
- Combine Apples and Spices: Add the dry mixture to the bowl of apples and toss thoroughly until the apple slices are completely coated in the spiced pecan mixture.
- Assemble Base Layer: Spread the coated apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to create an even layer for baking.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture achieves a coarse crumbly texture.
- Add Remaining Pecans: Stir in the remaining chopped pecans into the crumb topping mixture for added crunch and flavor.
- Top Apples: Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds in place of pecans if preferred.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
- To make ahead, assemble the crisp but do not bake; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
