Fruit Crisp
- 20m Prep Time
- 55m Cook Time
- 1h 15mReady In
6 to 8 servings If using apples, select tart, crisp ones to balance the sweetness of the topping. Gravenstein, Pippin, and Braeburn are all good choices. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Have ready an unbuttered 2-inch-deep 2-quart baking dish.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds (1.13kg) tart apples (about 8 medium)
- Berries, pitted cherries, rhubarb, cut into chunks, peaches or plums, pitted and cut into chunks
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (15g) cornstarch or tapioca starch
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)
- 1 stick (4 oz or 115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- (½ cup sliced almonds)
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 ½ pounds (1.13kg) tart apples (about 8 medium)
- Berries, pitted cherries, rhubarb, cut into chunks, peaches or plums, pitted and cut into chunks
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (15g) cornstarch or tapioca starch
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)
- 1 stick (4 oz or 115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- (½ cup sliced almonds)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Peel, core, and cut into 1-inch chunks: 2 ½ pounds (1.13kg) tart apples (about 8 medium)
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Step 2.
Or use the same amount of: Berries, pitted cherries, rhubarb, cut into chunks, peaches or plums, pitted and cut into chunks
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Step 3.
Spread the fruit evenly in the baking dish and toss with: ¼ cup (50g) sugar; 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (15g) cornstarch or tapioca starch
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Step 4.
Combine in a medium bowl or food processor: ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour; ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom; ½ teaspoon salt; (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)
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Step 5.
Add: 1 stick (4 oz or 115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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Step 6.
Cut in the butter or pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. If desired, stir in: (½ cup sliced almonds)
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Step 7.
Scatter the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake until the topping is golden brown, the juices are bubbling, and the apples are tender, 50 to 55 minutes (start checking at 40 minutes if using a tender fruit). Serve hot or at room temperature.