Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, an optimal temperature for achieving a perfectly browned and crispy crust. Take a heat-resistant dish and generously grease it with butter, making sure to cover not only the bottom but also the sides. This will help prevent the mixture from sticking to the walls, facilitating an easy and elegant serving.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, diced butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a knife to combine the ingredients, cutting the butter into the flour mixture. This process is essential for achieving an airy texture, similar to crumbs. Avoid kneading with your hands to prevent melting the butter and keep the mixture light and crumbly. Once you have the desired mixture, set it aside to rest.
Meanwhile, peel the apples, removing the core and seeds, then cut them into even slices, about 1 cm thick. This step is crucial for ensuring even cooking. Drizzle the slices with lemon juice to prevent oxidation and maintain a beautiful color. Arrange the apple slices in the prepared dish in a single layer, making sure to place them next to each other so they cook evenly.
Evenly sprinkle the flour mixture over the apples, ensuring that each slice is covered. Gently shake the dish a few times to help the dry ingredients penetrate between the apple slices. Once finished, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes on low heat. You will know it is ready when the apples become soft and a golden, crispy crust forms on top, a sign that the dessert is perfectly cooked.
Serve this delight warm, either plain or alongside a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, a scoop of creamy ice cream, or a delicious vanilla custard. This recipe for baked apples with a crispy crust is sure to bring a touch of joy to the tables of your loved ones, suitable for both a special occasion and a relaxing evening at home. Enjoy every bite!
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, diced butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a knife to combine the ingredients, cutting the butter into the flour mixture. This process is essential for achieving an airy texture, similar to crumbs. Avoid kneading with your hands to prevent melting the butter and keep the mixture light and crumbly. Once you have the desired mixture, set it aside to rest.
Meanwhile, peel the apples, removing the core and seeds, then cut them into even slices, about 1 cm thick. This step is crucial for ensuring even cooking. Drizzle the slices with lemon juice to prevent oxidation and maintain a beautiful color. Arrange the apple slices in the prepared dish in a single layer, making sure to place them next to each other so they cook evenly.
Evenly sprinkle the flour mixture over the apples, ensuring that each slice is covered. Gently shake the dish a few times to help the dry ingredients penetrate between the apple slices. Once finished, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes on low heat. You will know it is ready when the apples become soft and a golden, crispy crust forms on top, a sign that the dessert is perfectly cooked.
Serve this delight warm, either plain or alongside a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, a scoop of creamy ice cream, or a delicious vanilla custard. This recipe for baked apples with a crispy crust is sure to bring a touch of joy to the tables of your loved ones, suitable for both a special occasion and a relaxing evening at home. Enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
-8- 10 apples -16 tablespoons flour -16 tablespoons sugar -10 tablespoons butter -1/2 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg -lemon juice -butter for greasing the baking dish