Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe

A warm apple crisp is always welcome at the dessert table, but when it’s Joanna Gaines’s Apple Crisp with melted butter topping, it’s the guest of honour. Use our simple layering method to ensure the exact level of caramelized crunch for your family.

Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe Ingredients

• The Apple Filling:
  • 10 cups apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons water
• The Crisp Topping:
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

How To Make Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe

1. Prep the apples: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and slice the apples (aim for slices about 1/4 inch thick). Arrange the apples evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Season the fruit: In a small bowl, mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, and the ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apples in the dish. Drizzle the 3 tablespoons of water over the top.
3. Make the crumble: In a large bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats, 1 cup of flour, packed brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour in the melted butter.
4. Mix and crumble: Use a fork to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms large, wet crumbs. It should look like wet sand with some clumps.
5. Top it off: Sprinkle the oat crumble mixture evenly over the spiced apples, covering them completely to the edges.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. The crisp is done when the apple filling is bubbling vigorously around the edges and the topping is golden brown and caramelized.
7. Serve: Let it cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the filling to set slightly before serving.

Recipe Tips!

• Apple Choice: A mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp or Gala) apples gives the best flavor profile. The tartness cuts through the sweet topping, while the sweet apples break down into a jammy sauce.
• The Water Trick: The 3 tablespoons of water might seem odd, but it creates steam that helps soften the apples initially before their own juices release, preventing dry, chewy fruit.
• Melted Butter: Unlike many crisps that cut cold butter in, Joanna uses melted butter. This coats every oat flake, ensuring a uniform, cookie-like crunch rather than a dusty topping.
• Bubble Watch: Don’t pull it out early! You must see thick, syrupy bubbles bursting up through the crust. If it’s not bubbling, the thickener hasn’t activated, and the filling will be watery.

What To Serve With Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe?

This Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe is warm and comforting, so it needs a cold, creamy partner! A generous scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is the non-negotiable standard. For a lighter touch, a dollop of unsweetened Whipped Cream breaks up the sugar! If you are eating leftovers for breakfast (we won’t tell!), a spoonful of Greek Yogurt makes it feel like a decadent granola bowl.

How To Store Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe

• Room Temp: You can leave the crisp covered on the counter for up to 2 days. The topping stays crispest this way.
• Refrigerate: For longer storage, keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. The topping will soften slightly.
• Reheat: To restore the crunch, reheat portions in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwaving works but leaves the topping soft.
• Freeze: Bake, cool completely, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

Joanna Gaines Apple Crisp Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (12 servings).

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