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The Best Apple Crisp

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Warm and cozy apple crisp made with tender spiced apples and a buttery oat topping. A simple, rustic dessert that’s best served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Ingredients

8 large apples

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup flour

1 cup old fashioned oats

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg

3/4 cup salted butter, softened

Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples, then spread them evenly in the dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
  5. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  6. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Notes

Mix different apple varieties for more depth of flavor.

Add chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.

Reheat in the oven to keep topping crisp.

Reduce sugar for a lighter version.

Best served fresh, not frozen.

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