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Crispy Apple Crisp Recipe Easy Homemade Oat Topping Dessert

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A quick and easy autumn dessert featuring tender, spiced apples topped with a crispy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfect for cozy fall gatherings and simple enough for last-minute baking.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (about 6 medium, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8g)
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135g), old-fashioned
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (115g)
  • A pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, 30g)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and slice about 6 medium apples into 1/4-inch (6mm) thick slices.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly but not packing tightly.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt.
  6. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits. Stir in chopped nuts if using.
  7. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely.
  8. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

If the topping browns too fast but the filling isn’t bubbling yet, tent the crisp loosely with foil to prevent burning. For soggy spots, chill the oat topping briefly before baking. Use cold butter to ensure a crisp, crumbly topping. You can assemble ahead and refrigerate; add 5 extra minutes to baking time when ready.

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