delicious apple crisp recipe

 Absolutely! Here's a

delicious apple crisp recipe that incorporates plump, juicy raisins for an extra layer of sweetness and texture:

Raisin Apple Crisp

This classic dessert gets a delightful boost with the addition of raisins. They add pops of sweetness and chewiness, perfectly complementing the tart apples and crumbly oat topping.

Ingredients:

• For the Apple Filling:

  • 6-8 apples (tart varieties like Granny Smith or Braeburn work well)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (depending on your desired sweetness and the tartness of your apples)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup raisins

• For the Oat Crumble Topping:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the apples evenly. Gently fold in the raisins.

3. Make the Oat Crumble: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

4. Assemble the Crisp: Pour the apple-raisin filling into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the top.

5. Bake: Bake the apple crisp for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. The apples should be tender when pierced with a fork.

6. Serve: Let the apple crisp cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar in the crumble topping.
• If your apples are very tart, you may want to increase the amount of sugar in the filling.
• Toasted chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts can be added to the crumble topping for a delightful textural contrast. Simply toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then stir them into the crumble mixture before sprinkling it over the apples.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

With the addition of raisins, this apple crisp offers a delightful textural and flavor variation on the classic recipe. Enjoy!