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Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

A comforting and nostalgic dessert featuring sweet-tart Golden Delicious apples under a crunchy oat topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 4 cups Golden Delicious Apples, peeled and chopped Sweet yet slightly tart, perfect for baking.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Balances the tartness of the apples.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For a warm, inviting aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Keeps the apples from browning.
Crisp Topping
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar, packed Adds depth and moisture.
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats For a crunchy texture.
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour Helps bind the topping.
  • ½ cup Cold Butter, cut into small cubes Ensure it’s cold for a crumbly texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter an 8x8 baking dish to prevent sticking.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped Golden Delicious apples with ½ cup of granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  4. Let the apple mixture sit for about 5 minutes to draw out some juices.
Assembly
  1. Transfer the seasoned apples into the prepared baking dish, spreading them evenly.
  2. In another bowl, combine the ½ cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of old-fashioned oats, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Evenly spread the topping over the apples.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 40-50 minutes, looking for a golden brown color and bubbling juices.
  2. Allow to cool before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. You can also assemble parts of this recipe a day in advance.