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Nothing captures the comforting spirit of autumn quite like a warm, fragrant apple crisp fresh from the oven. The blend of sweet apples, buttery crumble, and a touch of spice is perfect for crisp mornings or chilly evenings. Below, you’ll find our recipe for Warm-Spiced Apple Crisp with Brown Sugar Crumble—an irresistibly cozy dessert that will fill your kitchen with the sweet scent of the season.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gently toss everything together, ensuring the apples are evenly coated in spices. Transfer this mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.
Next, prepare the topping. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and old-fashioned oats. If you like extra crunch, stir in those chopped pecans or walnuts. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut or rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumbly topping generously over the apples. Place the dish on the middle rack of your heated oven and bake for about 35–40 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the topping has turned golden brown. Let the crisp rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle.
Enjoy this apple crisp warm, possibly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added decadence. In terms of health considerations, know that you can adjust the sugar content to your preference or swap in whole-wheat flour for a bit more fiber. If you’re avoiding dairy, use a plant-based butter alternative. This is a dessert that’s easy to tailor to almost any diet, making it an ideal comfort-food treat for families, friends, or just yourself on a cozy fall day. Bon appétit!
