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Cozy Brown Sugar Apple Crisp: Best Easy Fall Dessert

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A warm, comforting fall dessert featuring tart and sweet apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Simple to make and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a cast iron skillet, place it in the oven to warm up.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add optional nuts if using.
  4. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger clumps.
  5. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish or skillet and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping loosely over the apples.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling around the edges. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Use cold butter for the best crumble texture. A mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp) apples provides the best flavor and texture balance. Cooling the crisp for 15-20 minutes is crucial to prevent a runny filling. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.

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Keywords: apple crisp, fall dessert, brown sugar, oat crumble, easy dessert, cast iron skillet, autumn recipes

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