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The Ultimate Apple Crisp Recipe – Warm, Cozy, and Irresistibly Delicious

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This classic apple crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked beneath a buttery, golden oat topping. Simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious—it’s the perfect fall dessert that’s easier than pie and just as satisfying!

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling:

  • 6-8 medium apples (about 3 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Crisp Topping:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Prepare the apple filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated. Pour the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Make the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until well combined.
  • Cut in the butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the oat mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This creates those perfect crispy clusters!
  • Add the topping: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples, covering the entire surface. Don’t pack it down—just distribute it gently for maximum crispiness.
  • Bake: Place the baking dish on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
  • Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the apple crisp cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to thicken slightly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce!

Notes

  • Apple variety matters: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Braeburn all work wonderfully.
  • Don’t overmix the topping: You want distinct butter pieces for the best crispy texture, not a uniform dough.
  • Adjust sweetness: If your apples are very sweet, reduce the sugar in the filling to ½ cup. If they’re quite tart, increase to 1 cup.
  • Storage tip: Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

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