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Cozy Dutch Oven Apple Crisp with Oats & Pecans

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A warm, comforting apple crisp made in a Dutch oven with tender spiced apples and a crunchy oat-pecan topping. Perfect for cozy evenings and easy enough for a weeknight dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 cups) – a mix of sweet and tart like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture is crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces. Stir in pecans and vanilla extract.
  4. Transfer apple mixture to a 5-6 quart Dutch oven, spreading evenly. Sprinkle oat topping evenly over apples.
  5. Cover with lid and bake for 25 minutes. Remove lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil.
  6. Let crisp rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Let the crisp rest for 15-20 minutes after baking to allow the filling to thicken. Use a mix of apple varieties for best flavor. Keep butter cold for a flaky topping. Toast pecans first for extra flavor. Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accuracy.

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Keywords: apple crisp, Dutch oven, oats, pecans, fall dessert, easy apple crisp, cozy dessert

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