Making the Perfect Filling
The filling is the heart of any deep dish apple crisp, so it’s essential to get it just right. Here’s how to make a flavorful and juicy apple filling:
- Peel and slice the apples: Start by peeling and thinly slicing your chosen apples. Aim for uniform slices to ensure even cooking.
- Add flavorings: Toss the apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon juice. These seasonings will enhance the natural sweetness of the apples and add warmth to the filling.
- Thicken with cornstarch: To prevent a runny filling, sprinkle the apple slices with cornstarch. This will help absorb excess liquid during baking, resulting in a thick and luscious filling.
- Layer the filling: Arrange the seasoned apple slices in a deep dish pie plate or baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
Creating the Crisp Topping
The crisp topping adds crunch and texture to the deep dish apple crisp. Here’s how to make a golden and buttery topping that’s sure to impress:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Add butter: Add the diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple filling, covering it completely.
- Bake to perfection: Transfer the assembled deep dish apple crisp to a preheated oven and bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
