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Classic Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble Topping

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A warm, comforting dessert featuring soft, jammy apples under a buttery, crunchy oat crumble topping. Perfect for cozy evenings and made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs or 1.1 kg), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Make the filling: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the apples. Toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to release juices.
  4. Make the oat crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir with a fork. Pour melted butter over dry ingredients and mix until crumbly (like wet sand with clumps). Do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Pour apple mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle oat crumble topping evenly over apples without pressing down.
  6. Bake on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly around edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

For a deeper caramelized flavor, broil the crisp for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully. Use a mix of apples for best flavor and texture. Let apples macerate for 5 minutes to avoid watery filling. Do not overmix the topping. If using a glass dish, add 5-10 minutes to baking time. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: apple crisp, oat crumble, apple dessert, fall dessert, easy apple crisp, classic apple crisp

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