Baked Apple Crisp Oat Topping (Print version)
Tender spiced apples topped with a golden oat crumble, baked to a warm, comforting finish.
# What you'll need:
→ Apple Filling
01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Oat Topping
08 - 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
09 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - Toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt until evenly coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread uniformly.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate cold butter cubes using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Evenly sprinkle oat topping over apple layer. Bake for 40 minutes or until topping is golden and apples are bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm, optionally paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert suggestions:
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- This recipe balances sweet and tart apples with a crunchy oat topping that feels like a cozy secret you're sharing with a friend
- The ease of preparation makes it a go-to for both weeknight treats and unexpected guests
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- Make sure the butter is cold when mixing the topping to get that perfect crumbly texture
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice keeps your apples from browning and brightens the flavor
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- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples to develop a more complex flavor
- Chilling your oat topping before baking helps keep it from melting into the apples