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Apple Crisp

Apple crisp bakes tender, cinnamon-sugar apples beneath a golden oat topping with coarse, pea-size crumbs. Serve it warm after letting it rest for at least 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 6 apples medium, about 2 1/2 pounds, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the topping
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • 1 8x8-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the filling
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Lightly butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Make the topping
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the 3/4 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Work in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture forms coarse, pea-size crumbs.
  3. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples.
  4. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling at the edges.
  5. Let the crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crisp topping, keep the butter cold and work it in only until coarse, pea-size crumbs form. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; it can be frozen. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free butter.