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The Best Classic Apple Crisp Recipe with a Buttery, Crunchy Oat Topping

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Make this easy apple crisp recipe for a comforting autumn dessert. You get tender, juicy apples baked under a buttery, golden oat topping. Serve this warm treat 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 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 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, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Spread the apple mixture in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the rolled oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix these dry ingredients together.
  5. Cut the cold butter into the dry topping mixture 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 for the best crunch.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Press it down lightly.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. The apples should be tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • If the topping browns too quickly before the apples are soft, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • This is the perfect comfort food baking recipe for cozy evenings.

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