Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Here’s a classic, cozy Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp — buttery oat topping, tender cinnamon apples, and no fuss.

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🍎 Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 6 cups peeled, sliced apples (about 6–8 medium)

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

For the crisp topping:

• ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare apples
   In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice.
   Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
   Spread evenly in the baking dish.

3. Make topping
   In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
   Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Assemble
   Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.

5. Bake
   Bake 40–50 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling around the edges.

6. Cool slightly before serving (about 10–15 minutes).

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Best Apples to Use

For that true old-fashioned flavor and texture:

• Granny Smith (tart & firm)

• Honeycrisp (sweet-tart & crisp)

• Or a mix of both for balance

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Serving Ideas

• Warm with vanilla ice cream

• Drizzle of caramel sauce

• Fresh whipped cream

If you’d like, I can also give you a 9×13 family-size version, a gluten-free option, or a no-oats traditional crumble version.