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A bowl full of cooked apples and streusel with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is the most comforting fall treat! Made with tender, tangy apples and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar oat topping, this apple dessert is a guaranteed hit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: cobblers, crisps, and crumbles
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 or 5 medium tart cooking apples sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Set aside a 1 & 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.
  2. Spread the sliced apples evenly in the prepared pan.
  3. Add the sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon, and stir to combine.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the apple mixture.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the filling is bubbly, and the apples are fork-tender.
  6. Place the pan on a wire rack to let the crisp cool briefly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • To store: Cool completely, then cover lightly with a paper towel and wrap firmly in plastic. Keep at room temp for up to 2 days, or in the fridge up to 5.
  • To freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic, then foil, and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat: Defrost in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven for around 20 minutes, or until warmed through.

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