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Cozy Apple Crisp Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Oat Topping for Fall

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A comforting apple crisp featuring tart apples and a nutty brown butter oat topping, perfect for cozy fall evenings. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 5–6 medium apples; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. Place unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as butter melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately once browned.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour browned butter over oat mixture and stir until coated and crumbly but moist.
  5. Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle brown butter oat topping evenly over apples.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and crisp, and apple filling is bubbling around edges. If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  7. Let apple crisp rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to thicken and cool slightly.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Lemon juice prevents apples from browning and adds brightness. For gluten-free, substitute flours and use certified gluten-free oats. For vegan, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Optional: add chopped toasted nuts to topping for extra crunch.

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Keywords: apple crisp, brown butter, oat topping, fall dessert, easy apple dessert, cozy dessert, autumn recipe

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