Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup crushed walnuts (roughly chopped or coarsely ground)
- ½ cup crushed pistachios (roughly chopped or coarsely ground)
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
To Serve (Optional)
- Sea salt flakes
- Vanilla bean ice cream
- Salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350 °F (175 °C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
- Prepare the apple layer: In a 12×8 inch (or similar) baking dish, place the peeled and diced Granny Smith apples. Toss them with 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg until the apples are evenly coated.
- Mix the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and the crushed walnuts and pistachios. Mix well.
- Incorporate the butter: Cut in the 10 tablespoons of cold, cubed unsalted butter using a fork, pastry cutter, or fingers. Work the butter into the dry ingredient mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs or pebble-like bits.
- Assemble the crisp: Evenly sprinkle or gently pat the nut-enhanced streusel topping over the coated apple layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are bubbling beneath.
- Serve: Enjoy the Baklava Apple Crisp warm, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For the crushed nuts, aim for coarse chopping or a light grind—avoid turning them into powder to maintain texture.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce enhances the dessert’s richness and contrast.
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness which complements the sweet topping and nuts.
- This dessert is best enjoyed fresh from the oven but can be reheated gently if needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
