🍎 Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp 🍎
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
4 cups (about 2 large) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
For the crisp topping:
⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup all-purpose flour (or certified gluten-free flour if needed)
1 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Make the filling: In a medium bowl, gently toss apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup until fully coated. Transfer to the prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
Prepare topping: In another bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips to work the mixture until it resembles coarse, crumbly clumps. Stir in toasted pecans if using.
Assemble: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely. Lightly press down to help the mixture adhere—this encourages better browning.
Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is richly golden and the apple filling is bubbling at the edges with fork-tender fruit.
Rest and serve: Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken slightly. Enjoy warm on its own or with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, or a splash of cold heavy cream.
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