Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

I was soooo happy to find this recipe! It's exactly the same recipe that I'd found in one of my grandmother's very old cookbooks (from, maybe the 1910's), but I lost it about 10 years ago. The topping tastes like cookie! (I admit to eating some of the topping mix raw, lol.) Like other commenters, I tossed the apples in the cinnamon and sugar mixture, I added some nutmeg to that mixture, and I also used less water. I doubled the topping, and I used softened butter rather than melted.

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

This is by far the best crisp recipe I have tried yet; the right amount of everything, but I did add a teaspoon of nutmeg; so yummy! Goes perfect with vanilla ice cream. Thanks Diane - this one is going in the "Family Faves" box for sure!

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Caroline

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Home Town: Brule, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Red Wing, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

One of the best tasting ansd easiest to make Apple Crisp recipe. Rare does this last more than a day or two in the house.

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

Very good, especially with Granny Smiths. I omitted the water but I won't next time, it was a bit dry without it. This will be my new standard recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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Kya

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

So yummy! I doubled the crisp part because I really like that part and it was soooo good and crunchy. Thank you.

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

I just tasted a bit of the finished product! It is awesome! I followed the recipe exactly except cut down on the water to 1/4 c as others have suggested. Very good recipe.. I will be making this again I am sure! Thanks for posting!

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synpen

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

This was very good! I accidently used white sugar in the crumble and it still turned out delicious! Also, I cut the ingredients in half and used an 8x8...came out perfect!

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Mrs Boss

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

Absolutely the BEST apple crisp I've ever made or eaten! I made the recipe exactly as written, but added a little cinnamon to the topping portion. I used gala apples and it turned out GREAT! I will be making this simple and delicious dessert often! Thanks for posting. :)

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Christina

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

This is a delicious apple crisp! My husband even told me it was better than his mothers! I think it was even better the day after I made it.

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Katie

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

super easy. i halved the water and mixed the apples with sugar before laying them in the pan. my mom devoured the entire pan within two days! didnt even need ice-cream but i could see how if it was available, it would be heaven in a bowl. besides the melted butter, the recipe isnt all that bad for you either!

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NYSMILEZ

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Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

Yum! I halved the recipe for a smaller group of people, left the skin on the apples and served it topped with vanilla ice cream. Easy and impressive dessert. Thanks!

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Amy F.

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

This recipe, as is, no modifications is a 5 star! This is absolutely the best apple crisp out there. (Better than any restaurant and better than your grandma's)! However, I have my own taste preferences and would like to note I have made this recipe quite a few times. The last time I made it I added some rhubarb (unsweetened) from the freezer isle at the store. I am always going to make it that way because it adds more nutritional value and I love that tart taste. Hands down DELICIOUS as is though! BY THE WAY, I have cut the sugar like others have suggested and it really depends on the apples that you use for it. If you are using sweet apples cutting the sugar is fine. However if you are using plain ol baking apples I would recommend to follow this recipe precisely and you won't go wrong here. Also do not add pumpkin pie or all spice or nutmeg, it makes the flavor spicy and way too aromatic for apple crisp!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

I have made this many times. I always look forward to Fall to make this perfect dessert.

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Mollygil

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

Very good, however, I did not add the water at all....decreased the white sugar to 3/4c. and added some cinnamon to the topping. I used Cortland, Macintosh, and Gala apples from the orchard. Thanks!

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SLJ6

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

This is the best apple crisp I have had. I mixed the apple slices with the cinnamon and sugar instead of sprinkling it over the top. I also added a pinch of salt to the cinnamon sugar mixture. Doubling the topping is a must!

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

i love it,my family approves it,simply delicious & easy to make:)i made it way easier by not peeling the apples i just cut them in slices and follow the directions,i would save this recipe,it's sooo yummy.thanks

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deedee

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

OHHHHH GOODNESS!!!! I ate this for dinner. I picked apples fromy my tree, then baked this.. as I baked this I made dinner-- I didn't eat anything BUT THIS for dinner! YUM!!! It's definitely the best! not too overpowering with the cinnamon, either! =-) I also doubled the topping, and added nutmeg! I DID use the water.. but it was PERFECT! I think it would have been too dry if I hadn't added the water. I didn't have vanilla icecream on hand, so we will have it with that tomorrow =-) My son is on his 2nd bowl, and I- well, just ate it out of the pan =-)

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