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Easy Warm Apple Crisp Recipe with Cinnamon-Spiced Apples Perfect for Fall

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A cozy and simple apple crisp featuring cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy oat topping, perfect for fall and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 medium apples; mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (can substitute coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice about 6 medium apples into ½-inch thick slices. Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
  3. Sprinkle granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract over the apples. Gently toss until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly and pressing down slightly.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir until crumbly.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the apples.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp and the apples are bubbling and tender. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes to thicken the juices.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If apples seem watery, sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over them before baking to thicken juices. Peeling apples is optional but recommended for a tender texture. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Gluten-free option available by swapping flour with almond or gluten-free flour. Avoid stirring topping into apples to keep it crisp. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast.

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