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Cozy Skillet Apple Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping

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A warm and comforting apple crisp baked in a cast iron skillet, featuring a crunchy oat-pecan topping that shatters under a spoon. Perfect for cozy nights, this easy dessert comes together in minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the middle.
  2. Toast the oats and pecans: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add oats and chopped pecans. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Season the apples: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Make the oat pecan topping: In a medium bowl, combine toasted oats and pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces.
  6. Assemble the crisp: Pour apple mixture into a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or 9×9 baking dish). Spread evenly. Sprinkle topping over apples without pressing down.
  7. Bake: Place skillet on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling around the edges. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Cool slightly before serving: Let rest for at least 10 minutes to allow filling to set.

Notes

Toast the oats and pecans before mixing into the topping for deeper flavor and extra crunch. Use cold butter for a crumbly topping. Let the apples sit with sugar and cornstarch to draw out juices for a syrupy filling. Bake on a sheet pan to catch any overflow. For best texture, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Keywords: apple crisp, skillet apple crisp, oat pecan topping, easy apple dessert, fall dessert, cast iron skillet dessert

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