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The Best Classic Apple Crisp Recipe with Buttery Oat Topping

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Follow this easy homemade apple crisp recipe to create a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender cinnamon apples beneath a perfectly crunchy, buttery oat topping. This foolproof guide ensures a delicious result every time.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 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 a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup flour. 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, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. Press lightly.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm apple crisp recipe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food dessert experience.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the granulated sugar in the filling with more brown sugar.
  • If the topping begins to brown too quickly during baking, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the remaining cook time.

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