Apple Crisp

Warm cinnamon apples bake beneath a buttery oat and brown sugar topping until tender, bubbling, and golden. Serve it warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 45 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish. (about 5 min) — 350°F
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples about 1/4 inch thick. Toss them in a large bowl with the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread the apples evenly in the prepared dish. (about 10 min) — Room temperature
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form. (about 5 min) — Room temperature
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake until the apples are tender, the juices are bubbling around the edges, and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. (about 45 min) — 350°F
5. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so the filling can thicken. Serve warm. (about 15 min) — Warm