Classic Apple Crisp With Oat Topping
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Autumn is in the air, and you know what that means… it’s time to get cozy with a warm, comforting apple crisp!
This classic fall dessert is a game-changer, folks! Imagine tender, juicy apples smothered in a rich brown sugar and oat topping, all wrapped up in a crispy, golden-brown package.
To start, you’ll need some fabulous apples – the firmer, the better! Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala work wonders in this recipe. Peel, core, and chop them into bite-sized pieces, making sure they’re all roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
In a large bowl, mix those apple pieces with flour, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until they’re evenly coated, making sure every bite is a flavor bomb.
Next, grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread those apple pieces out in an even layer. Now, it’s time for the magic to happen – the crumble topping!
In another bowl, combine the remaining flour and sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Add in cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands to work it into the oat mixture until it’s moist and crumbly.
Sprinkle that crumble topping over the apples, making sure to cover the entire surface. Now, pop that baking dish into a preheated oven at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Let that apple crisp cool for 10 minutes before digging in. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat.
And the best part? This apple crisp is a total crowd-pleaser! Make it ahead for a family dinner or gathering, and watch it disappear in no time.
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Ingredients
- 6-8 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. In a large bowl, mix the apple pieces with flour, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
- 4. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread the apple mixture in an even layer.
- 5. In another bowl, combine the remaining flour and sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- 6. Add cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands to mix until the mixture is moist and crumbly.
- 7. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples, covering the entire surface.
- 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- 9. Let the apple crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- 10. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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