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The Best Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe With Buttery Oat Topping

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You need a simple, comforting dessert for fall or any night. This classic apple crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a golden, buttery oat topping. It is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

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 packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
  • 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 or a similar 1.5-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, oats, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients with a fork.
  5. Cut the cold butter pieces into the dry topping mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the buttery oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 35 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 filling to set slightly.
  9. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • If you want a slightly crispier topping, chill the topping mixture for 10 minutes before sprinkling it over the apples.
  • This easy baked apple dessert pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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