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Cozy Brown Sugar Apple Crisp: Best Easy Fall Dessert

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A perfect fall dessert featuring tart Granny Smith apples and a crunchy, buttery oat and pecan topping. This recipe focuses on texture, offering a contrast between soft stewed fruit and a shattering, caramelized crust.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
  4. Add cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or fingers to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized clumps.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the apple mixture into a 9×9 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling. If edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  9. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.
  10. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use cold butter for the topping to ensure a flaky, crunchy texture. Do not use instant or steel-cut oats. Granny Smith apples hold their shape best, but a mix with Honeycrisp is acceptable. Let the crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to prevent runny filling. For gluten-free, use GF flour and certified GF oats. For dairy-free, use vegan butter.

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Keywords: apple crisp, fall dessert, brown sugar, oat topping, pecan crisp, easy dessert, comfort food, gluten-free option

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