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Looking for a dessert that's easy to make but tastes indulgent? Don't let the simplicity of this Apple Crisp fool you, it tastes like it took you hours to prepare.

Apple Crisp

Even though I grew up in southwest Michigan, I really feel like I have two hometowns.

The other is Indianapolis, Indiana.

If you have never been there, you should really put it on your list of places to see.

Even though it may seem to be in the middle of nowhere, it is far from boring.

It has so many things to do and places to eat and awesome activities for kids.

The Indianapolis Zoo is one of the best I've been to and I can't wait to visit and take my son to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

I'm very thankful that my daughter Cassidy was able to grow up there.

I lived there for 10 years and when I moved to Florida three years ago "for looooooove" I left so many special friends and memories behind.

One of those friends is my friend Brenda and one of the memories is of the first time I tried her Apple Crisp.

Ingredients for Apple Crisp:

• Granny smith and gala apples (or any other apples you like)
• Water
• Salt
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• All-purpose flour
• Brown sugar
• Shortening

Kitchen Tools Needed for Apple Crisp:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• 9x13 baking dish
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Medium mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Fork

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I don't consider myself a baker but this Apple Crisp recipe sure makes me feel like one.

It's so simple to throw together, tastes a lot like apple pie (without the hassle of dealing with the crust), and pairs well with your afternoon tea (and perhaps a small scoop of ice cream).

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Apple Crisp

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Looking for a dessert that’s easy to make but tastes indulgent? Don’t let the simplicity of this Apple Crisp fool you, it tastes as it took you hours to prepare.

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Ingredients

• 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 4 gala apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¼ cup water
• salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup shortening

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Add the sliced apples to a 9x13 baking dish. Pour in the water and lightly sprinkle with salt.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over apples.
4. In the same bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and salt with a fork until it becomes the consistency of sand.
5. Spread the brown sugar mixture over the apples.
6. Bake for an hour or until bubbly.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 54mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 3gSugar: 41gProtein: 1g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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• Updated & republished: 2/24/2019, 11/30/2023, 10/11/2024

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Life’s Little Sweets is a seasonal cooking and local food blog featuring farm-to-table recipes, CSA inspiration, and creative ways to enjoy what’s fresh and in season.

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