New Mexican Hatch Green Chile Apple Crisp Recipe

With Colorado being New Mexico adjacent, we tend to spring green chiles is almost anything. The first time I tasted a green chile apple pie was after receiving an invite to a green chile party. Everyone was asked to bring a dish to share, and in classic Megan fashion… I made a dish I had never made before and brought it to a party without tasting it first. Spoiler alert: it was DELICIOUS! Here in Colorado, green chiles are a big deal. Come September, you can find countless road-side stands and farmer’s markets selling and roasting fresh green chiles. We sprinkle these babies in everything from macaroni and cheese to grilled burgers. Green chiles in an apple crisp may sound crazy, but just trust me! The mild heat from the chile mixes beautifully with warm apple pie spices. This dish has been a hit with our family and friends time after time. To make this apple crisp extra flavorful, I added sharp cheddar cheese in the crumble topping. It adds the perfect sweet and salty bite to this adventurous dessert.

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What kind of apples are best for green chile apple crisp?

The best apple for this recipe is a semi-sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious. I used Honeycrisp apples for mine. If you prefer a sweeter type of apple, try Fuji or Gala. You like tart apples, consider Pink Lady or Granny Smith. You can learn more about apple varieties here.

What kind of green chiles should I use?

This recipe is written for New Mexican Hatch Green Chiles, but if you prefer a different mild green chile, it’s a simple swap. Just make sure they’re roasted and chopped. Other varieties to consider are the Pueblo Green Chile (Colorado), Anaheim, or Poblano.

Here Are All the Details

Step 1:

Start by peeling, coring, and chopping your apples. I like mine cubed, but sliced apples work just as well. Cut your apples however you prefer. For peeling lots of apples, I love using this old-school peeler. It cuts peeling time in half, at least. You can get a similar one here.

Step 2:

To make the apple mixture, at the apples, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of diced hatch chiles into a large bowl. Stir to combine, then transfer the apple filling to an 8″ x 8″ or 9″ x 9″ baking dish.

Step 3:

In a medium bowl, combine the diced or grated stick of cold butter, 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a wooden spoon, or clean hands, mix everything until it’s a sandy texture. You can also use a food processor for this step. Just give it a few quick pulses to combine. Lastly, fold in the grated cheddar cheese. The cheese adds an extra salty and savory component and pairs so well with the sweet heat from the filling! Crumble the crisp topping over the apples in the baking dish.

Step 4:

Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips that may bubble over. Put in the oven, preheated to 350 degrees F and bake 45 to 55 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and apples are fork tender.

Step 5:

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. I suggest vanilla. Don’t forget to scoop up the extra juices and drizzle over top!

New Mexican Green Chile Apple Crisp

Inspired by the green chile apple pie made famous in New Mexico, this adventurous dessert combines the sweetness of apples and ground cinnamon with the flavorful warmth of green chiles to elevate an American classic.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 8 apples, peeled and cubed (Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (juice from about 1 lemon)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup green chiles, roasted and chopped (either fresh or canned)
• 8 tbsp butter, grated
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Butter an 8×8 baking dish. Set aside
• In a mixing bowl, add apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and green chiles. Stir to combine, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• In a separate mixing bowl, combine butter, flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, or clean hands, mix until well combined. Fold in the cheddar cheese.
• Crumble the topping over the apples in the baking dish.
• Bake 45-55 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are fork tender.
• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

• Green chiles can vary in their heat intensity. You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste. Use more green chiles if they’re mild and less if they’re hot.
• Learn how to roast fresh green chiles at home, here.
• Prior to baking, the apples and topping will be mounded significantly in the baking dish, but will bake down.
• I would recommend placing a baking sheet under the baking dish to catch any drips that may bubble over.

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