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Cozy Apple Crisp Recipe Easy Homemade Oatmeal Crumble Topping

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A comforting apple crisp with a rustic oatmeal crumble topping that balances crunchy texture and tender, juicy apples. Perfect for cozy nights and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg), peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed (110 g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples into 1/4-inch slices. Toss immediately with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In another bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using.
  6. Cut in 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter, forks, or fingers until pea-sized crumbs form with some larger oat clusters.
  7. Chill the crumble mixture in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle the chilled crumble evenly over the apples without packing it down.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling. Tent with foil halfway through if topping browns too fast.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the butter cold until mixing to ensure a crisp topping. Chill the crumble mixture before baking to help it crisp up. Let the crisp cool for at least 10 minutes to thicken the juices. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and brown sugar with maple syrup.

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Keywords: apple crisp, oatmeal crumble topping, cozy dessert, easy apple dessert, fall dessert, homemade apple crisp

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