Description

A cozy and easy-to-make apple crisp featuring a sweet-spiced maple oat crumble topping, perfect for celebrating fall with a balance of tart and sweet apples.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 900g) – mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90g)
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (60g), toasted
1/3 cup pure maple syrup (80ml)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (85g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Toss in a large bowl with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, chopped nuts, salt, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and cut into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly with pea-sized bits.
Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract until mixture holds together slightly but remains crumbly.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread apple mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle maple oat crumble topping generously over the apples.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling around edges.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor and texture. Keep butter cold to achieve a crumbly topping. Toast nuts lightly for extra flavor. Lemon juice prevents apples from browning. If topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Can substitute frozen apples if thawed and drained well. Gluten-free and vegan versions possible with appropriate substitutions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22
Sodium: 70
Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 4
Protein: 3

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