Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, assemble the crisp and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 extra minutes to the bake time if cold from the fridge.

Freeze the unbaked assembled crisp for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 10–15 minutes to the cooking time.

What’s the best apple mix?

I like half Granny Smith for tartness and half Honeycrisp for sweetness and juiciness.

Buttery Apple Crisp That Melts in Your Mouth

Name: Buttery Apple Crisp That Melts in Your Mouth
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix), peeled, cored, and sliced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling); 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping); 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping); 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Description

This Buttery Apple Crisp That Melts in Your Mouth is pure dessert comfort — tender cinnamon apples baked with a rich golden topping that’s so buttery it almost dissolves on your tongue.

Ingredients

6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix), peeled, cored, and sliced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)

1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour until evenly coated.

3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon for the topping.

4. Pour melted butter over the topping mixture and stir gently until crumbs form.

5. Spread apples evenly in the prepared baking dish.

6. Sprinkle the buttery oat topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely.

7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are tender and bubbling.

8. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For a crisper top, bake an extra 5–7 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the topping for extra crunch.

To make gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free flour blend and oats.

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 360
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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