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The Ultimate Classic Apple Crisp

Close-up of a thick, gooey slice of homemade Apple Crisp with a crunchy oat topping in a white square baking dish.
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Follow this simple recipe for a classic apple crisp featuring tender, spiced apples under a buttery, crunchy oat topping.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium 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 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Spread the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix; some pea-sized pieces of butter are fine.
  6. Sprinkle the 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. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a crispier topping, chill the topping mixture for 15 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 nuttier flavor.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a complete dessert experience.

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