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The Ultimate Easy Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Buttery Cinnamon Oat Topping

Close-up of a single serving of warm apple crisp in a white ramekin, showing caramelized apples and a crunchy oat topping.
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This recipe delivers the classic, comforting flavor of an old-fashioned apple crisp. You get tender, spiced apples beneath a perfectly buttery and crunchy oat topping. It is simple to make and tastes like home.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Prepare the buttery oat topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple filling. Press it down lightly.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the apple filling is bubbling thickly around the edges.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
  9. Serve warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use firm apples that hold their shape during baking.
  • If the topping begins to brown too quickly before the apples are tender, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
  • This dessert is excellent for Thanksgiving dessert ideas or any cozy autumn treat.

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