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Cozy Brown Sugar Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble

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This cozy brown sugar apple crisp features tender, saucy apples with a crunchy oat topping. It’s a quick and easy dessert that comes together in under an hour, perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (cornstarch slurry)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced apples, 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to coat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples start to soften and release juices.
  3. Thicken the filling: Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the liquid thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat.
  4. Make the oat crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized butter pieces. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Pour the cooked apple filling into an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
  6. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly around the edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Notes

Don’t skip the stovetop step; it concentrates flavors and prevents a watery crisp. Use cold butter for the topping to ensure a crunchy texture. Mix apple varieties for complex flavor. Let the crisp rest before serving to allow the filling to set. Check the topping at 25 minutes to prevent burning.

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Keywords: apple crisp, brown sugar apple crisp, oat crumble, easy apple dessert, fall dessert, comfort food

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