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Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

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Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert made with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crumbly oat topping. This classic dessert is easy to make and the perfect way to showcase the sweetness of fall apples. Served warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a simple yet irresistible treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Crisp Topping:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
  • Make the Apple Filling:
    • In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
    • Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading the apples evenly.
  • Make the Crisp Topping:
    • In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
    • Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Assemble the Apple Crisp:
    • Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples in the baking dish.
  • Bake:
    • Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling around the edges.
  • Serve:
    • Let the apple crisp cool slightly before serving. It’s delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

  • You can use any variety of apples, but tart apples like Granny Smith balance the sweetness of the crisp topping.
  • If you want to add a little more texture, you can mix in chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) into the topping.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free margarine.

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