The smell of warm cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble is too hard to resist. Thats what makes this recipe perfect if you're looking for a comforting dessert for any occasion. The best part is how easy it is to simply prep, bake, and enjoy!
6cupsapplespeeled, cored, and sliced into ⅛ inch thickness (about 1.2 lbs or 3 large apples)
½cuplight brown sugar111g
3Tablespoonsall-purpose flour31g
1teaspoonvanilla extract5g
1teaspoonground cinnamon3g
¼teaspoonground ginger.6g
⅛teaspoonsalt.92g
Topping:
8Tablespoonsunsalted buttercold, diced into cubes (.4 ounces)
¾cuplight brown sugarpacked (174g)
½cupall-purpose flour65g
½cupold-fashioned oats54g
½cuppecan chips62g
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat the inside of an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
Combine the sliced apples, light brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly. Set it aside.
Combine the cold diced butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and chopped pecans in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering all the apples
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Check for doneness around 35 minutes; if the topping is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. It's delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the apple filling and topping separately and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, simply combine and proceed with the recipe.
Variation: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend in the filling and the topping.
Serving Suggestion: This apple crisp is delicious when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. You can also drizzle it with caramel sauce for an extra decadent touch.