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Perfect Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is the ultimate cozy dessert—warm, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for peak comfort food vibes! 🍏✨
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Perfect Apple Crisp
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour

Ingredients

Fruit Filling:

  • 6 ish apples cut into wedges (I don't mind them unpeeled, my family prefers peeled)
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 T flour

Topping:

  • 1/2 C rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 C flour
  • 1 t ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 12 T butter 1 1/2 sticks, chilled and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Prepare the Filling: In the prepared dish, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, and flour. Toss to coat.
  • Make the Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter (use a pastry cutter, food processor or your hands) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Assemble: Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit filling.
  • Bake: Bake until fruit is bubbling and topping is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Serve: Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Servings: 6