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The Ultimate Easy & Cozy Apple Crisp with a Buttery Brown Sugar Oat Topping

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Find the best apple crisp recipe here. This classic dessert features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a perfectly buttery, golden, and crunchy oat topping. It is simple to make and ideal for a cozy fall evening or family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (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, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 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, prepare the topping. Combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Do not overmix; you want some texture for a crunchy apple topping.
  6. Sprinkle the buttery oat topping evenly over the apple layer in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling thickly around the edges.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to set slightly.
  9. Serve your warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food dessert experience.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use firm apples that hold their shape when baked, like Granny Smith or a mix of sweet and tart varieties.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour in the topping with whole wheat flour for an old-fashioned apple crisp taste.
  • To speed up prep time, you can peel and slice the apples a few hours ahead of time; store them in water with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.

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