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A new take on a traditional fall favorite, my Chai Spiced Apple Crisp combines gorgeous chai flavors with apples, topped with a decadent, crunchy and buttery topping.
This easy apple crisp is one of my childhood favorites. There is nothing quite like the smell of this baking in the oven. Mum would typically make this ahead, and throw it in the oven “while it’s on” after making a good Sunday roast dinner for my family.
Lashings of whipping cream, a dollop of whipped cream or a more-than-generous sized scoop of a good vanilla ice-cream, and I was in heaven.
Apple Crisp is something that EVERYONE loves, and begs for as soon as apple season hits, the leaves turn and the weather requires long sleeved t-shirts (I’m in Phoenix, we’re less about Ugg boots and big wool coats, and more about trading our regular t-shirts for long sleeved ones, and our shorts for jeans).
Why this recipe works:
This recipe is SO easy to throw together, you’ll find yourself making this over and over throughout fall!
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
What’s the difference between Apple Crisp and Apple Crumble?
There’s a very long-winded explanation. However, I like to keep things pretty simple. Apple Crumble doesn’t have oats. Apple Crisp does. The End.
- Slice the apples in even slices, so they bake evenly. Not TOO thin!
- Let the baked dish rest for at least 10 minutes after you take it out of the oven. It allows the sauce a chance to thicken up.
- If you find that your oven runs hot, or the crisp is starting to burn, cover the dish with foil until the apples are tender.
- Make this ahead – toss the apples with a little lemon before adding the sugar/flour/cinnamon. This will prevent the apples from browning. Don’t add the topping until ready to bake.
Ingredients:
How to make Chai Spiced Apple Crisp
Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!
- Peel and core apples
- Toss them with a flour, sugar and cinnamon mix.
- Top with some Chai Tea Latte Concentrate (and a little vanilla)
- Blend oats, sugar, flour, butter, and baking powder in a bowl, and spoon it over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes
- Devour.
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Chai Spiced Apple Crisp
Ingredients
APPLES
- 6 medium apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chai tea latte concentrate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
CRISP TOPPING
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
APPLES
- Peel, core and slice the apples (cover them with water while you do this so they don’t go brown)
- Add the apples to an 8×8 pan.
- Mix together the brown and white sugars with the flour and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle over apples and mix with your hands until apples are covered.
CRISP TOPPING
- Combine the oats flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and melted butter until roughly mixed.
- Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, the apples will be tender and the top crispy and brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Devour.
Notes
Top Tips for Chai Spiced Apple Crisp
- Slice the apples in even slices, so they bake evenly. Not TOO thin!
- Let the baked dish rest for at least 10 minutes after you take it out of the oven. It allows the sauce a chance to thicken up.
- If you find that your oven runs hot, or the crisp is starting to burn, cover the dish with foil until the apples are tender.
- Make this ahead – toss the apples with a little lemon before adding the sugar/flour/cinnamon. This will prevent the apples from browning. Don’t add the topping until ready to bake.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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Alexis says
Oh goodness, I absolutely love chai and this dish looks amazing! This will be our dessert tomorrow night for sure.
Veena says
I love everything apples this time of the year and this with chai spiced latte sounds – Oh so delish – This is on my list of must try.
Jenni says
Apple crisp is one of my alltime favorite dessert recipes so I’m excited to see fun new flavors in it like Chai. I think the spices in this perfectly compliment the apple crisp and I cant wait to try it!
Marisa Franca says
I usually call them all crisps. Fruit desserts are wonderful and it’s a great way to get fruit in and Fall fruit is ideal. I do have some chai, I’ll have to make this spiced Apple Crisp this weekend.
Catherine says
What a wonderful dessert! I love fruit crisps…probably one of my favorite desserts and so easy too! This looks delicious. XO
Byron Thomas says
I love your explanation of the differences between a crumble and a crisp. You’re my hero. 🙂
Dan Zehr says
What a delicious Chai Spiced Apple Crisp! I simply cannot wait to try it! Very interesting combination of ingredients. I am saving this recipe for later.
Claudia says
what a flavorful apple crisp. This is so perfect for fall and apple season my whole family will enjoy this one for sure!!
Mahy Elamin says
I love apples, I adore recipes from apples. And this recipe is perfect for me. This sounds like something I need to try. I really like
Kate says
I’ve just decided I need chai spiced apple everything!
danielle says
I’ve been calling my crisps crumbles for all these years!!! I always use oats. Anyways, the smell of apples baking is one of the best ever. I love a good apple crisp, and this sounds incredible. Just wish you would bring me one.