Description
This Cozy Apple Crisp recipe features tender, spiced apples baked under a golden, crunchy oat and pecan topping. Perfect for a comforting dessert, it balances sweet and tart flavors with a buttery crispness that’s easy to make and delightful to eat.
Ingredients
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For the Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
For the Filling
- 2 lbs apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, about 3 to 4 cups)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub butter inside a 7×11 inch baking dish or a similar sized dish and set it aside to lightly grease the surface.
- Make the Topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, chopped pecans, light brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, diced butter and use your fingers to pinch the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is coarse and crumbly. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Make the Filling: In another large bowl, whisk the melted butter with flour until smooth. Add water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and whisk until well combined.
- Add Apples: Toss the sliced apples into the wet mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the apple slices evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Assemble Crisp: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the chilled oat and pecan topping over the apples.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is nicely browned and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the apple crisp cool for at least 5 minutes to allow juices to settle before serving. Enjoy warm for the best comforting experience.
Notes
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith balances the sweetness and adds a nice tang.
- For a nuttier topping, toast the pecans lightly before adding to the mixture.
- Make sure the butter for the topping is cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple crisp, apple dessert, cozy dessert, fall dessert, baked apples, oat topping, pecan topping, easy dessert
