Apple Walnut Crisp Recipe

This irresistible Apple Walnut Crisp recipe is a must-try for fall! Made with juicy McIntosh apples (Granny Smith works too – just add a few extra minutes to the baking time!), this crisp boasts a buttery, crunchy oat topping studded with toasted walnuts. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, it's guaranteed to be the best apple crisp you've ever tasted! Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate autumn dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 723.5 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Walnut Crisp

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts
  • 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Not found with a specific quantity as a distinct ingredient from light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

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How to Make Apple Walnut Crisp

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butter a 10-inch deep-dish glass pie plate.
  3. **Make the Topping:**
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in 1 cup toasted walnuts.
  7. Set aside.
  8. **Prepare the Filling:**
  9. In a large bowl, gently toss 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium) with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  10. Add ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Toss to combine.
  11. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie plate.
  12. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  13. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  14. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  15. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

306g

Fat

56g

Carbs

38g

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