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Cozy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe with Easy Buttery Streusel Topping

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A warm, comforting apple crisp featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium-sized apples (about 2 pounds / 900 g), peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Fuji recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned oats preferred)
  • 2/3 cup (135 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick pieces. Toss them in a large bowl with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits form.
  5. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples without packing it down.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until edges bubble and topping is golden brown. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter for the streusel to ensure a crumbly topping. If apples seem dry when tossing, add a tablespoon of apple cider or water. Let the crisp cool before serving to thicken the juices. For extra crunch, add chopped nuts to the streusel. Gluten-free option: substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour and use gluten-free oats. Vegan option: replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter substitute.

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