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Best Homemade Apple Crisp - Simple, Cozy, and Comforting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6–7 medium apples (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for extra crunch)
  • Vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar 2–2.5 quart dish.
  2. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into even 1/4-inch slices. Uniform slices help them bake evenly.
  3. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla, flour or cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  4. Make the topping: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter in until the mixture forms moist clumps with pea-sized bits. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Assemble: Spread the apple mixture in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples, breaking up any large clumps.
  6. Bake: Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the topping is deeply golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Rest: Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes. This helps the juices thicken so the servings hold together.
  8. Serve: Spoon warm crisp into bowls and top with ice cream or whipped cream if you like.