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Ultimate Apple Crisp Recipe

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This Ultimate Apple Crisp recipe features tender, thinly sliced Fuji or Granny Smith apples tossed with orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crisp topping, then baked to golden perfection. A classic, comforting dessert perfect for fall or any time you crave a warm, fruity treat.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling

  • 2 pounds Fuji or Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the apple crisp.
  2. Prepare Apple Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and thinly sliced apples with orange juice, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly with the spices and sugars.
  3. Make Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mash together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, rolled oats, and cold diced unsalted butter. Work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Assemble: Transfer the apple mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the prepared crisp topping evenly over the apples.
  5. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender.

Notes

  • Click on cooking times during preparation to start a kitchen timer.
  • Use Fuji apples for a sweeter flavor or Granny Smith for tartness.
  • Chilling the butter before mixing helps achieve a crisper topping texture.
  • This apple crisp can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.

Keywords: apple crisp, baked apple dessert, fall dessert, autumn recipe, crispy oat topping, fruit crisp, easy dessert

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