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Cozy Apple Crisp Recipe with Brown Butter Oat Topping

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A warm and comforting apple crisp featuring a nutty brown butter oat topping, perfect for cozy fall nights and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large apples, peeled and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice 6 large apples into roughly ½-inch thick slices. Toss them in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to an oven-safe baking dish (around 9×9 inches), spreading evenly and pressing down gently without mashing.
  4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup unsalted butter. Stir occasionally and watch as it foams and changes from yellow to a rich golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-6 minutes). Remove from heat immediately once browned.
  5. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and optional ¼ cup chopped nuts. Pour the warm brown butter over the mixture and stir until evenly coated and clumping slightly.
  6. Spread the oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes to allow juices to settle.
  9. Serve warm with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to easily monitor color change. If apples seem watery, sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over them before adding topping. For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour. For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter, though flavor will differ. Let crisp rest 10 minutes before serving to set juices.

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Keywords: apple crisp, brown butter, oat topping, fall dessert, cozy dessert, easy apple crisp, vanilla ice cream

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