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The Best Easy Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

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A simple recipe for a classic, comforting apple crisp featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery, crunchy oat topping. This is a perfect fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt for the topping.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix; some pea-sized pieces of butter are fine.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • Serve this warm dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  • If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

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