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Cozy Spiced Apple Crisp with Easy Oat Crumble Topping

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This cozy spiced apple crisp features pre-cooked apples for a deep, jammy filling and a crunchy oat crumble topping. It’s a forgiving, flexible dessert that tastes like a hug, perfect for fall gatherings or a quiet Sunday.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into even ¼-inch thick slices (about 6 cups).
  3. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Once melted and foamy, add the apple slices, ¼ cup brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir to coat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples start to soften and juices become syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Transfer pre-cooked apple mixture to an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish (or leave in oven-safe skillet). Spread evenly. Sprinkle oat crumble topping evenly over apples without pressing down.
  6. Place dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling around the edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Let crisp rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Don’t skip the stovetop step—it prevents a watery filling. Use cold butter for the topping and don’t overmix. Let the crisp rest before serving. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use melted coconut oil or vegan butter. Add berries or pears for variation. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

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Keywords: apple crisp, oat crumble, fall dessert, easy apple dessert, spiced apples, comfort food

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