“Grate” Apple Crisp

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With a luxurious texture and a flavor that approaches apple butter, Chef John's apple crisp is truly delicious. It also skips the tedious peeling, coring, and slicing step. You'll definitely want a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on October 15, 2024
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white fluted bowl of apple crisp with small scoop of ice cream and mint sprig
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Apples

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 6 apples

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1/3 cup white sugar

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Topping

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup Grape Nuts® cereal

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Generously grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter, and set aside.

  2. Grate apples into a bowl, and add lemon juice, cinnamon, cornstarch, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly, and transfer into the prepared baking dish.

  3. Add oats, Grape Nuts, flour, white sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter into the bowl used for the apples, and stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with melted butter; spread mixture evenly over the apples. 

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the apple layer has thickened,  is bubbling around the sides, and topping is golden brown, about 1 hour.

  5. Remove and let cool to warm before serving, or chill before serving if you prefer.

    white fluted bowl of apple crisp with small scoop of ice cream and mint sprig

    John Mitzewich

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364 Calories
15g Fat
59g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 234mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.