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Cozy Harvest Apple Crisp: Best Easy Autumn Dessert

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A comforting autumn dessert featuring tart and sweet apples topped with a chewy, nutty crumble made from old-fashioned oats and toasted pecans. This easy-to-make crisp offers a perfect balance of textures and warm spices.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, 1 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and salt. Add cubed cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized clumps.
  5. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the crumble mixture and toss gently to distribute.
  6. Spread the oat pecan crumble evenly over the apples, pressing down gently but keeping it airy.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Ensure butter is cold for a crisp texture. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes before serving to thicken the juices. Can be made gluten-free by using GF flour and certified GF oats.

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