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The Best Classic & Easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe

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Make this classic apple crisp recipe for a comforting dessert. You get tender, cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble topping. It is simple to prepare and perfect for fall gatherings or a weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 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)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 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-sized pie plate.
  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, rolled oats, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix these dry ingredients with a fork.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix; you want some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  6. Sprinkle the oat crumble 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 bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.

Notes

  • Serve this warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for the best experience.
  • For a crispier topping, chill the topping mixture for 10 minutes before sprinkling it over the apples.
  • You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour in the topping with whole wheat flour for a slightly nuttier flavor.

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