Classic Baked Apple Crisp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Apple Filling
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Fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced into thin pieces
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Dark brown sugar for extra sweetness
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Regular flour to help thicken the filling
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White sugar to balance the tartness
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Ground cinnamon for warmth
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Fresh ground nutmeg
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Pure vanilla extract
→ Crunchy Topping
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Quick-cooking oats for the perfect texture
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All-purpose flour
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Brown sugar, packed down
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Ground cinnamon
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A pinch of salt
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Baking powder
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Melted unsalted butter
# Instructions:
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Get your oven nice and hot at 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9x13 baking dish and give it a light coating of baking spray.
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In a big bowl, toss your sliced apples with brown sugar, flour, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until every slice is coated in that sweet, spicy goodness.
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Spread your spiced apples in the baking dish, making sure they're even but not packed down too tight - we want those juices to bubble up!
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Mix your oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Pour in that melted butter and stir until you've got a nice crumbly mixture with no dry spots.
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Sprinkle your crumbly topping all over those apples, making sure every bit is covered.
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Pop it in the oven, uncovered, and let it bake for about 40-45 minutes. You'll know it's done when the top is golden brown and you can see those apple juices bubbling up around the edges.
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Let it rest for 5-10 minutes - this helps the filling thicken up and makes it easier to serve. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
# Notes:
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For extra crunch, try using cold butter instead of melted in the topping - just cut it into small pieces and work it in with your fingers
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A splash of lemon juice will keep your apples from browning while you prep
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The apples should be tender but not mushy when done
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Place a baking sheet under your dish to catch any bubbling juices