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The Ultimate Old Fashioned Apple Crisp with Extra Crunchy Oat Topping

A square serving of warm apple crisp recipe with a golden, crunchy oat topping, served in a white dish.
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This is the classic, comforting apple crisp you remember, featuring tender, spiced apples beneath a perfectly golden and buttery oat topping. It is simple to prepare and a family favorite for any cozy gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into about 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place them in a large bowl.
  3. Toss the apples with 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make the crunchy topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This creates the best buttery oat topping.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Press lightly, but do not pack it down.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
  9. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of tart apples like Granny Smith and slightly sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
  • If your topping starts browning too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • This dessert is wonderful served warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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