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Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

A comforting dessert combining spiced apples with a crunchy oat topping that evokes nostalgia and warmth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 6 cups Apples (Golden Delicious, peeled and chopped) Mix in other types for depth.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar A touch for sweetening the apples.
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For that quintessential comforting flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice To brighten up the apples.
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Offers a rich, caramel-like flavor.
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats The key to that perfect topping.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour To bind everything together.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For added flavor.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Enhances the flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (cold, cut into small cubes) Colder butter means flakier topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8x8 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, toss your chopped apples with granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to your greased baking dish.
Making the Topping
  1. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking
  1. Evenly spread the crumbly topping over the apple mixture.
  2. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Let the crisp cool slightly, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream.

Notes

Leftovers can last in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture. You can assemble everything up to the baking step a day in advance.