Description
This classic apple crisp recipe is a warm, comforting dessert featuring spiced apples topped with a deliciously buttery and crunchy oat topping. Perfect for any season, but especially for cozy autumn nights.
Ingredients
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For the Spiced Apples:
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6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped (other varieties can be used, can also be sliced)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
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For the Crisp Topping:
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1 cup light brown sugar
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3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (quick oats can be used, but it may have a slightly different texture)
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of kosher salt
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1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
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Instructions
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Prepare the apples: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice until they are well-coated. Transfer the apples to a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
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Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar, oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir well to combine. Add the cold, diced butter to the mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.
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Assemble the crisp: Evenly distribute the oat topping over the spiced apples in the baking dish.
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Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
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Serve: Let the apple crisp cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
Notes
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For a gluten-free version, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure that the oats are certified gluten-free.
- This dessert is best served warm, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American