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Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Buttery Oat Crumble

A close-up, tempting square slice of apple crisp showing thick, soft apples and a crunchy oat crumble topping.
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Make this easy apple crisp recipe for a comforting fall dessert. It features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. It is simpler than pie and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 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 light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 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, 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, and rolled oats. Mix well.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 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.
  9. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith.
  • You can substitute salted butter for unsalted butter and reduce the added salt in the topping by 1/4 teaspoon if desired.
  • This recipe is a must-save recipe for your Thanksgiving apple desserts collection.

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