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Cozy Classic Apple Crisp Recipe with Warm Spiced Oat Streusel Perfect for Fall

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A comforting apple crisp featuring tender cinnamon-kissed apples topped with a crunchy, warm spiced oat streusel. Perfect for cozy fall evenings and easy enough for weeknight baking.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2 pounds / 900 g), peeled, cored, and sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) ground nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
  • ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup packed (110 g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples into thin, even slices about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick. Toss the slices immediately with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
  3. Add ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the apples. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the slices.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly without packing tightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cut ½ cup cold, cubed unsalted butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apple filling without pressing it down.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.

Notes

Keep the butter cold when mixing the topping to ensure a crumbly texture. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let the crisp rest after baking to thicken the juices and avoid a runny dessert. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter substitute.

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Keywords: apple crisp, fall dessert, oat streusel, cozy dessert, warm spices, easy apple dessert, classic apple crisp

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