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The Ultimate Easy Apple Crisp with Buttery Cinnamon Oat Topping

A close-up view of a warm serving of amazing apple crisp, featuring caramelized apples under a thick, crunchy oat topping.
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You need this recipe for the best apple crisp. It features tender, spiced apples beneath a perfect, buttery oat topping that bakes up golden and crisp every time. This is the ultimate fall comfort food dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 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 packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a similar-sized pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of 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 buttery oat topping. Whisk together the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. Press lightly.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • If your topping starts browning too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • This simple apple dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or any cozy evening treat.

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