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Easy Apple Crisp

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A foolproof, cozy apple crisp with a perfectly crunchy oat topping, ideal for fall baking or any occasion. This recipe avoids a watery filling and offers make-ahead tips.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs), such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place them in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour the sliced apples into an 8×8 inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe skillet.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping mixture over the apples.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
  8. Let the crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier topping, you can add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping mixture.
  • You can prepare the apple crisp ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from chilled.
  • Leftover apple crisp can be frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.

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