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Crispy Apple Crisp: Best Easy Fall Dessert Recipe

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A comforting fall dessert featuring tart and sweet apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. This easy-to-make recipe delivers the perfect balance of textures and spices.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 large apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
  3. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work it in with fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized lumps. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apples.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter for the topping to ensure crispness. Let the crisp cool for 20 minutes before serving to prevent runny filling. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, substitute butter with cold coconut oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: apple crisp, fall dessert, oat crumble, easy dessert, comfort food, baked apples, gluten-free option

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