Apple Gingersnap Crisp Recipe

Warm up your autumn with this incredibly quick and easy Apple Gingersnap Crisp! Bursting with the flavors of fall, this delicious dessert combines tender apple slices, spicy ginger, and crunchy gingersnaps for a taste sensation that's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy night in or a delightful treat for guests.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 314.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Gingersnap Crisp

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dried apple slices
  • 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookies, crushed
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)

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How to Make Apple Gingersnap Crisp

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of apple juice, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is syrupy and the apples are well coated.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of dried apple slices and 1 tablespoon of chopped candied ginger to the skillet.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes more, or until heated through.
  7. Crush 1 cup of gingersnap cookies; reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
  8. Sprinkle the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with 1/2 cup of the crushed gingersnaps.
  9. Stir the remaining crushed gingersnaps into the apple mixture.
  10. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  11. Top with 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt (optional).
  12. Garnish with whole gingersnaps, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

16g

Carbs

20g

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