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Apple Crisp Recipe Easy 5-Step Cozy Dessert for Beginners

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A simple and cozy apple crisp recipe perfect for beginners, featuring tender apples with a crunchy oat topping. This easy dessert comes together quickly and is ideal for warm, comforting nights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium apples; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into roughly 1/4-inch thick pieces. Toss in a large bowl with granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to mix until coarse crumbs form.
  5. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If topping browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor. Keep butter cold when mixing topping for best crumbly texture. Lemon juice prevents apples from browning. If topping browns too quickly, cover with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil.

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