Description
This Sourdough Discard Apple Crisp combines tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery sourdough oat crumble that bakes until perfectly golden. It’s an easy, comforting dessert that’s perfect for fall, holiday gatherings, or anytime you’re looking for a delicious way to use leftover sourdough discard.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Sourdough Crisp Topping
- 1 cup (100g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard
- ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
For Serving (Optional)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the apples with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla, flour, and salt.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
- Stir the sourdough discard into the crumble mixture until evenly distributed and clumps begin to form.
- Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples without pressing it down.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- Keep the butter cold for a crisp, crumbly topping.
- Don’t pack down the crumble before baking.
- Let the crisp cool slightly so the filling thickens.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 54g