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Delicious cozy classic apple crisp topped with a golden, crunchy crumble.

Cozy Classic Apple Crisp

A warm dessert made with fresh apples and a crumbly oat topping, perfect for autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the apple filling

  • 6 cups 6 cups apples (about 6 medium-sized Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour To help thicken the filling

For the oat topping

  • 1 cup 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Use cold butter for a crumbly texture

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Peel, core, and thinly slice about 6 medium apples (6 cups). Toss them into a large bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour to the apples. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly without packing tightly.

Making the oat topping

  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2/3 cup flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
  • Let the apple crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.
Keyword Apple Crisp, Baking Recipe, Cozy Dessert, Fall Dessert, Warm Dessert