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Sheet Pan Apple Crisp

This one's great for feeding a crowd.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 4331.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Standard half-sheet size is ideal for this recipe
  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls One for apples, one for the topping
  • 1 Pastry Blender Alternatively, use two knives or your fingertips for cutting in butter
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 1 Rubber Spatula or Large Spoon For tossing apples and mixing topping

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 12 apples cored and cut into 8 wedges
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place apples wedges in a bowl. Sprinkle brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon over the apples and toss. Add 1/2 cup flour and mix well. Place apple mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup flour in another bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until it's the size of small peas. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, oats, walnuts, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Spoon mixture over the apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fruit mixture is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes.

Notes

1. Apple Selection: For a balanced flavor and texture, use a mix of sweet apples (e.g., Gala, Fuji) and tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith). Ensure all apple wedges are cut uniformly for even cooking. 2. Cold Butter is Crucial: When preparing the crisp topping, use very cold butter and work quickly to cut it into the flour. This prevents the butter from melting and ensures a light, crumbly streusel texture. 3. Doneness Indicator: Bake until the apples are tender when pierced, the fruit mixture is visibly bubbling around the edges, and the topping is golden brown and fragrant. 4. Enhancement: A small amount of lemon zest tossed with the apples can brighten the flavor, and serving warm with high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche elevates this comforting dessert.