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Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Buttery Oat Crumble

A warm serving of homemade apple crisp topped with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Make this easy apple crisp for a comforting fall dessert. It features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat topping. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large 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 rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the 1/2 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter 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 topping evenly over the apple mixture 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.
  9. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • If the topping begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • This dessert is excellent for Thanksgiving gatherings.

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