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Cozy Cinnamon Apple Crisp with an Easy Oat Pecan Crumble

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This Cozy Cinnamon Apple Crisp features a buttery, crunchy oat pecan crumble over tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. It’s the ultimate comfort dessert, perfect for a quiet evening with a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs or 1.1 kg), such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse, wet sand with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Refrigerate while preparing the apples.
  3. Par-cook the apples: In a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until apples start to soften and release juices. Do not cook through.
  4. Assemble the crisp: Pour the par-cooked apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cold oat pecan crumble evenly over the top. Do not press down.
  5. Place the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until filling is bubbly and topping is deep golden brown. If topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Cold butter is essential for a crumbly topping. Par-cooking the apples ensures a thick, non-watery filling. Let the crisp cool for at least 15-20 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

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Keywords: apple crisp, cinnamon apple crisp, oat pecan crumble, easy apple dessert, comfort food, fall dessert

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