The BEST EVER Apple Crisp

Michelle Fitzpatrick-Dorion
Nov 4, 2021
2 min read

When fall approaches and apples are at their peek, apple crisp seems to be the perfect dessert. Anyone that knows me well knows that I have a HUGE sweet tooth. Dessert at my house is a must!

A Dessert During The Great Depression

Have you ever thought when and why apple crisp became popular? I wondered if this dessert was popular during the Great Depression so I had to do a little research. According to Wikipedia apple crisp became more popular during World War II when pastry ingredients became limited due to food rationing. It reminds me of when flour and yeast were near impossible to purchase during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was getting pretty creative when baking to find appropriate substitutes that still made my recipes taste delicious.

As the cost of food continues to increase, families are looking for simple and delicious meals to prepare at home and still remain within their budget. Apple crisp fits the bill because it is an old time favourite, the ingredients are inexpensive and it is easy to make. Seriously, who does not LOVE apple crisp?

Ingredients for the filling

Approximately 6 cups of sliced apples (I use MacIntosh apples - I fill a 8x8 dish so it may be a few more or a few less of sliced apples)
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Ingredients for the topping

1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 brown sugar
3/4 cups oatmeal
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
To make the filling: In a large bowl mix sliced apples, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Gently mix until apples are covered with the mixture.
Grease a 8x8 dish with butter. Add the apple mixture to the 8x8 dish and set aside.
To make the topping: In a separate bowl add butter, brown sugar, oatmeal, flour and cinnamon. Mix until combined. Once combined, gently spread this oatmeal mixture on top of the apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until the top appears golden brown and the apples are soft when a tester is inserted.