Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
Easy Amish Cinnamon Flop is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to the perfect crispy topping. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Mouthwatering Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes and Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe.
Why This Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, crispy topping
- Warm, gooey filling
- Better than takeout
- Easy, 30-minute prep
What You'll Need for Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream, for serving
📝 Ingredient Notes
- apples: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Apple Peeler — Saves time and effort → See on Amazon
- Food Processor — Makes quick work of the topping → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with 1/2 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Transfer to a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make Topping: In a food processor, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and cold butter. Pulse until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
- : For a crisper topping, use cold butter and don't overmix.
- Common mistake and fix: If the topping isn't crispy, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- : Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a la mode twist.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the apple mixture and topping up to a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Freezing Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
Freeze the unbaked topping for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp under the broiler.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
- Best substitution: Substitute pears for apples for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the apple mixture and topping up to a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Troubleshooting: If the topping isn't crispy, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking. Watch closely to prevent burning.
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Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with 1/2 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Transfer to a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make Topping: In a food processor, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and cold butter. Pulse until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Chef tip: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
- Best substitution: Substitute pears for apples for a different twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the apple mixture and topping up to a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Troubleshooting: If the topping isn't crispy, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze the unbaked topping for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp under the broiler.
- Make ahead: Prepare the apple mixture and topping up to a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop FAQs
Yes, prepare the apple mixture and topping up to a day ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Ensure you're using cold butter and don't overmix the topping. If it's still soggy, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking.
Yes, freeze the unbaked topping for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
No, this recipe is best baked in the oven.
Amish Cinnamon Flop has a crispy, streusel-like topping, while Apple Crisp has a crumbly, oat-based topping.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
