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Best Easy Classic Apple Crisp with Buttery Oat Topping

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This classic apple crisp features tender, jammy apples under a thick, buttery oat crumble topping. It’s quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients—perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2 ½ pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Try to keep them uniform so they cook evenly.
  3. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until apples are evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the filling to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread in an even layer. Do not pack down.
  5. Make the buttery oat crumble: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter chunks remaining.
  6. Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Do not press down.
  7. Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of apple varieties (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp). Cold butter is crucial for a crispy topping. Let the crisp rest before serving to allow the filling to set. Bake on a sheet pan to catch any bubbling juices. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For a vegan version, use cold coconut oil or vegan butter.

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