Croustade De Pommes: Apple Crisp

Croustade de Pommes, also known as Apple Crisp, is a classic dessert from Occitan cuisine. This delicious dish features tender, spiced apples topped with a crispy, buttery crumble.

Vegetarian Dessert Occitan Occitan Cuisine Apple Dessert Crisp French Cuisine
Croustade De Pommes: Apple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Toss to coat the apples evenly, then transfer to a baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and use your fingers to rub the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
12g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking dish Mixing bowls Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Croustade de Pommes warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, consider adding a handful of chopped nuts, such as pecans or almonds, to the crumble mixture before baking.

Cost

$8