Ah! You mean a recipe using Gala apples. Here’s a classic and simple one: Gala Apple Crisp—sweet, tender apples with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 6–7 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Crisp Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping:
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and apples are tender.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
- Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
💡 Tips:
- Gala apples are naturally sweet, so you can reduce sugar slightly.
- For extra flavor, add ½ tsp nutmeg or a pinch of ginger to the filling.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven, keeping the topping crisp.
If you want, I can also give a Gala apple muffin or quick bread recipe—great for breakfast or snacks.
Do you want me to provide that version?
