Apple Crisp

Published: Jan 16, 2012

Yields:

8

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

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This cinnamon-scented crisp is best served still warm from the oven, topped with a scoop of vanilla, cinnamon, or caramel ice cream. The secret to a crunchy, chunky topping is working the oat mixture into large clumps with your hands — this helps the topping hold together atop the apples while toasting to a golden brown.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3 lb. apples
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Cut butter into flour, using a pastry blender or two knives, until mixture is the texture of coarse meal. Add oats, and use your hands to toss and squeeze mixture until large, moist clumps form. Transfer to freezer to chill while you prepare apples.
2. Step 2In another large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with topping mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until golden and bubbling, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.