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Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Buttery Oat Crumble

A warm serving of homemade apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top.
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Make this easy apple crisp recipe featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. It is a perfect comfort food dessert for fall gatherings.

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
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 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, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the 1/2 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients together.
  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 oat topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. Press lightly.
  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. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm, ideally 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, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • This dessert tastes best when served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream.

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