Barefoot Contessa Apple Crisp Recipe
I'm excited to share my take on the Barefoot Contessa Apple Crisp recipe, a delightful dessert that's both comforting and easy to make.The secret to nailing this recipe is using a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor profile.One thing I absolutely love about this apple crisp is how the buttery, crunchy topping perfectly complements the tender, spiced apples beneath.A helpful tip: make sure to let the crisp cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1 Orange zested and juiced
- 1 Lemon zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups Flour
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Oatmeal
- 1/2 lb Cold Butter diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter a 9x14x2-inch oval baking dish.
- Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges.
- Combine the apples with the orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter.
- Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is pea-sized.
- Spread the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish on a sheet pan to catch any drips.
- Bake for 1 hour until the top is browned and the apples are bubbly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.