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Old-Fashioned Warm Apple Crisp Recipe Easy Cozy Cinnamon Oat Topping

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A cozy, nostalgic apple crisp featuring tart Granny Smith apples baked under a buttery cinnamon oat topping. Perfect for chilly evenings and simple pleasures.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 medium apples)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and slice about 6 medium Granny Smith apples into roughly 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss in a large bowl with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Stir gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour in 8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and stir until the mixture holds together loosely and looks crumbly. If using nuts, stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans now.
  4. Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown with some darker spots and the apples bubble gently around the edges. If the topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  6. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture. To keep topping crunchy, melt butter but do not overheat. Let crisp rest 10-15 minutes before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flours with almond or gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, replace butter with melted coconut oil or vegan butter.

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