Best 11 Ferns Apple Crisp Recipes

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Calling all apple crisp lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Fern's extraordinary Apple Crisp, a delightful dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of sweet, juicy apples, a crispy oat topping, and a hint of warm spices. This classic comfort food is not only a treat for the senses but also incredibly easy to make, thanks to Fern's well-tested recipe. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find not just one but three variations of Fern's Apple Crisp, each with its own unique twist to cater to different preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional apple crisp, a gluten-free version, or an irresistible apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Fern has got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

**Fern's Traditional Apple Crisp:**

This classic recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, featuring a combination of peeled and sliced apples, a mixture of white and brown sugars for a perfect balance of sweetness, a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm aroma, and a crispy oat topping made with a blend of oats, flour, sugar, and butter.

**Fern's Gluten-Free Apple Crisp:**

For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, Fern offers a delightful gluten-free alternative. This version uses almond flour and gluten-free oats in the topping, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious dessert without compromise.

**Fern's Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream:**

Indulge in the ultimate apple crisp experience with this variation that pairs the warm and comforting flavors of apple crisp with a generous scoop of cold and creamy vanilla ice cream. The combination of hot and cold, sweet and creamy textures creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you utterly satisfied.

No matter which variation you choose, Fern's Apple Crisp is a dessert that will warm your heart and delight your palate. With its ease of preparation and irresistible taste, this recipe is a must-try for any home baker or apple enthusiast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CRISP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salted butter, for the baking dish
8 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
Ice cream or frozen custard, for serving

Steps:

  • For the apples: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with butter.
  • Arrange the apple slices in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples, then pour 1/2 cup water over top.
  • For the topping: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt. Stir while drizzling in the melted butter. Sprinkle the topping in an even layer over the apples.
  • Bake until the topping is slightly crisp and golden brown, about 43 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature on its own, with ice cream or with frozen custard.

THE BEST APPLE CRISP



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If you just went apple picking, here's the perfect recipe to enjoy the fruits of your labor. We've included two varieties of fresh apples, plus warm spices and tangy cider. The sweet, buttery crumble topping is flavored with brown sugar and studded with nutty pecans for the ultimate easy apple dessert.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup apple cider
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds Granny Smith apples
2 pounds Honeycrisp apples
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the brown sugar, flour, apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Peel and core the apples and cut into chunks. Add the apples to the brown sugar mixture and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
  • For the topping: Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter cubes and use your fingers to completely work the butter into the flour mixture. The mixture should hold its shape when squeezed.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping over the filling, squeezing some of the mixture into small clumps. Bake until the filling is bubbly, the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • Let sit for at least 45 minutes and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CRISP



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Simple, old-fashioned apple crisp. If you want something simple and homemade on hand, you can double the filling recipe (I use a 5-pound bag of Granny Smith apples) and freeze half of it.

Provided by longjasonoutlookcom

Categories     Apple Crisps and Crumbles

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for filling in a bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter, and cinnamon for topping in a large bowl. Sprinkle on top of filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 41 g

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CRISP



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Ina Garten's Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, a recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples
Grated zest of 1 orange
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.
  • Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.
  • To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.
  • Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

EASY APPLE CRISP



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Four apples and a few baking staples are the key to whipping up a crowd-pleasing dessert at a moment's notice. There are few more universally loved fall desserts than this-tender, juicy apples topped with a perfectly crunchy streusel, all toasty and warm from the oven. And the enjoyment of this easy apple crisp isn't just in the eating. The fact that this can be made on the fly makes it a favorite among those doing the baking as well. Try it once, and we're sure it'll become a staple in your kitchen, too.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium cooking apples (Rome Beauty, Granny Smith or Greening), peeled, sliced (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
Ice cream or whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread apples in pan. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over apples. Pour water over apples.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and softened butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with fork. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLE CRISP II



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A simple dessert that's great served with ice cream.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
  • Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
  • Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

APPLE CRISP III



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Easiest apple crisp ever! This is quick and delicious. Enjoy! Recipe should be brown but not burnt -- will make the house smell good while cooking also.

Provided by Carrie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups sliced apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Place apples in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour water over all. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Blend in flour. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 110.6 mg, Sugar 41 g

WINNING APPLE CRISP



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I live in apple country, and a delicious crisp is one good way to use them that doesn't take a lot of time. -Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups chopped peeled apples
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish or a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover with apples. , In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake 60-65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY APPLE CRISP



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Here's an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It's super simple to make since there's no crust-just a crumbly topping. Plus, with apples and oats, it's a wholesome treat. -Sheri Hatten, Devil's Lake, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 to 11 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a large bowl. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples. Bake until apples are tender, 50-60 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BEST APPLE CRISP



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Nothing says "fall is here" quite like the smell of tender-baked apples filling your home. This simple and downright delicious apple crisp gives you all the flavor you could ever ask for in a dessert, and is as quick to make as it is to finish. The cherry on top? A generous topping of cream or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cream or Ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with shortening.
  • Spread apples in pan. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except cream until well mixed; sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 g

APPLE CRISP - PERFECT AND EASY



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I adapted this from a 50-year-old peach crisp recipe. Although it works well with peaches, it works even better with fresh, crisp cooking apples.

Provided by JoAnn Hague

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Arrange apple slices evenly in prepared baking dish. Sift flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal; sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your apple crisp a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overmix the topping. You want the topping to be crumbly, not doughy.
  • Bake the apple crisp until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the apple crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

Apple crisp is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy apples, crunchy topping, and creamy vanilla ice cream, it's the perfect way to end a meal. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious dessert, give this apple crisp recipe a try.

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