Name: Apple Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 cups sliced apples about 5 to 6 medium; Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or a mix; ⅓ cup granulated sugar for the fruit; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour to thicken juices; ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats; ½ cup all-purpose flour for topping; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed; Vanilla ice cream or heavy cream for serving

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook45 min

Total65 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

6 cups sliced applesabout 5 to 6 medium; Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or a mix⅓ cup granulated sugarfor the fruit1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmegoptional1 tablespoon all-purpose flourto thicken juices¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats½ cup all-purpose flourfor topping½ cup packed brown sugar¼ teaspoon fine sea salt½ teaspoon ground cinnamonfor topping6 tablespoons cold unsalted buttercubed Vanilla ice cream or heavy creamfor serving

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Equipment

8-inch square baking dish
Mixing bowls
Peeler and knife
Measuring cups
Serving spoons

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Method

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Tumble the cinnamon apples

Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish (or similar). In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg if using, and 1 tablespoon flour. Spread evenly in the dish.

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Rub the oat streusel cloud

In another bowl, stir oats, ½ cup flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and rub with fingertips (or pulse briefly in a food processor) until clumps form — sandy with some pebble-sized bits.

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Bake until bubbly gold

Scatter the streusel evenly over the apples. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until the topping is deep golden and the fruit juices bubble at the edges. If the top browns early, tent loosely with foil.

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Serve with melting cream

Cool 10 to 15 minutes so the juices thicken. Spoon into bowls and top with vanilla ice cream or a pour of cream. Eat while the kitchen still smells like cinnamon rain.

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Tips

NotePeel the apples for a softer filling, or leave skins on for rustic texture.

NoteAdd a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra crunch.

NoteAurora claims the couch during the bake. The crisp claims the table. Fair trade.

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Nutrition

Calories~320 kcal

Protein3 g

Fat12 g

Carbohydrates52 g

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Storage

Room temperatureCover and keep up to 1 day.

RefrigeratorRefrigerate up to 4 days; rewarm in a 325°F oven.

FreezerFreeze baked crisp up to 2 months; thaw and reheat until hot and crisp again.

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Frequently asked

Can I use pears?+

Yes — firm pears work well, alone or mixed with apples.

Why is my topping soggy?+

The butter was too warm or the crisp was covered while still steaming. Cool uncovered first.

Make ahead?+

Assemble topping and fruit separately up to a day ahead; combine and bake when ready.

Apple Crisp

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment