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Cozy Brown Butter Apple Crisp Recipe with Easy Oat Crumble Topping

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A warm and comforting apple crisp featuring a nutty brown butter oat crumble topping, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy weeknight desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Peel, core, and slice about 6 medium apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Toss them in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the crumble.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently and watch for the foaming to subside and the butter to turn a golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar. Pour in the warm brown butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and crumbly but cohesive.
  5. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples, making sure it covers the fruit completely.
  6. Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples underneath are bubbling and soft when poked with a fork.
  7. Let the crisp rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not rush browning the butter; stir constantly and remove from heat as soon as it turns golden brown to avoid bitterness. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Apples can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil.

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Keywords: apple crisp, brown butter, oat crumble, easy dessert, cozy dessert, fall dessert, apple dessert, gluten-free adaptable

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