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Warm Apple Crisp with Oat Topping Recipe


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm Apple Crisp with Oat Topping is a classic American dessert featuring tender baked apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy oat crumble. This comforting and sweet treat is best served warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a perfect cozy indulgence.


Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 4 cups sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For the Oat Topping:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you are ready to bake the dessert.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: In a baking dish, place the sliced apples. Sprinkle the apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat the apple slices with the spices and sugar.
  3. Make the oat topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
  4. Assemble the apple crisp: Spread the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering all the apples with the crumble topping.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the oat topping is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This dessert is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
  • You can mix different apple varieties such as Granny Smith, Fuji, and Honeycrisp for a more complex and layered flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American