Every year we make apple pie for Thanksgiving. But that is about to change…
I was chatting with Chels the other day and we unanimously decided that this year we’re going with the Apple Crisp. And I’m pretty certain that Dom, Lauren and Nick will not mind one bit.
We decided that since we’re changing things up this year, meaning that rather than our chickies coming home, we’re bringing Thanksgiving to them, it seems apropos that we get a little daring with the rest of it. We’ll still have our classics, but it will be fun to try some new sides and desserts. So…along with our traditional apple-sausage stuffing, sweet potato casserole and other long-standing favorites, this Apple Crisp will be making the journey over the river and through the woods to Beantown, too.
I know…I’m acting like I’m switching out the turkey for hotdogs…I mean the crisp isn’t all that different from the pie, however, when you’re accustomed to doing things a certain way in the name of tradition, even removing a crust feels like a big deal. But – not for nothin’ – along with adding a little whimsy, it will make for easier traveling.
This is such a fun, simple dessert to create.
Begin by slicing up your apples and placing them in a 9×13 pan.
Next, sprinkle the apples with a mixture of white sugar and cinnamon.
Then, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, melted butter and walnuts and crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes and serve with vanilla ice cream.
Oh yeah! That’s what I’m talking’ about…
This is not going to be a problem…
So, if, you, too, are thinking about changing things up this year, and you want to start with baby steps – this is a good one!
Buon Appetito!
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Apple Crisp with Walnuts
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 10 firm, sweet apples, peeled, cored and sliced.
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the sliced apples in a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the white sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the apples.
- For the topping combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, melted butter and walnuts.
- Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
{Recipe adapted from Allrecipes}
Ciao!
I think I prefer apple crisp over apple pie because I love the sugary buttery crispy topping! Maybe I should make a crisp for Thanksgiving too! This looks so good and I love the addition of the walnuts 🙂
That’s exactly what I love! That sugary buttery crispy topping! Thanks Isadora!
This is just perfect!!! I love apple crisps and I can’t wait to try this.
Thanks Zainab! Nothing like apples and cinnamon! Enjoy!!
Not kidding, apple crisp is my FAV dessert. Love the walnuts in there!
Thanks Katrina! Nothin’ like a good apple crisp!!
Apple crisp for Thanksgiving! You go! I would definitely have a dip of this…plus the ubiquitous pumpkin pie 🙂 Pinned!
Thanks for the support!! 🙂 And the pin!
I am seeing lots of apple crisps around at the moment, which is good with me as it is one of my favourite desserts.
Tis the season!! Definitely one of my favorites, too! Thanks Dannii!
Mmmm….I bet this smells amazing. I love baked apple anything – especially with walnuts.
Mm-hmmmm! This crisp smells amazing…Thanks for stopping by, Kate!
NOTHING better than a warm apple crisp with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream… delicious!
Thank you Emma! So true! Love the melty ice cream as a topper!
I am a massive fan of crisps, they always make for super delicious, simple and quick weeknight desserts. You definitely have inspired me to make your apple and walnut crisp – good thing I have all the ingredients on hand!
Yes! There’s nothing better than seeing something you want and then discovering that you have everything you need! Thanks Thalia!
This looks amazing!! Apple crisp is my favorite…totally irresistible.
Thank you Rachel!
Mmm I can always go for apple crisp and this looks delicious! Love the walnuts in here!
Thank you Kelly! It’s a real treat, for sure!
What a delightful dessert. I love classic American desserts like this. They are so satisfying. I bet this will be a welcome addition to your family’s Thanskgiving meal.
Thank you so much…I’m definitely looking forward to my next go around with the crisp! 🙂
Oh my this looks so delicious! I love apple crisp, apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven!
Thank you so much Manali! You are so right…we love apple and cinnamon together!
I got everything for this sitting at home!! Making it tomorrow!
That is happiness!! Enjoy! 🙂
Oh this is so delicious that I have to pin it! I haven’t used apples much all season so far…which is crazy! I need some of this in my life! Fab recipe 🙂
Thank you so much! Enjoy!!
This crisp looks delicious! Love the addition of walnuts!
Thank you! I’m a walnut girl but pecans would be just as good, I’m sure!
This is healthy and delicious, I can have this for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack in between!
You’re speaking my language!! Nothing like a good apple crisp!
I know, I know! 🙂
🙂
I have been making a lot of apple crisps recently. It makes a nice change to pie doesn’t it!
Don’t you just love fall? This is an easy one to keep a steady stream of! Thanks Dannii!
yum yum YUM! this looks extremely delicious! wish I had this baking in my oven right now with that amazing cinnamon apple smell 😉
I know…the aroma gets me every time! Thanks Michele! Have a great weekend! 🙂