As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of baked apples and cinnamon wafting through your home. This classic Warm Apple Crisp is simple to make, irresistibly cozy, and the perfect way to celebrate the season’s harvest. Serve it fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat.
Ingredients
For the filling:
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6 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala work well), peeled, cored, and sliced
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp flour
For the crumble topping:
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1 cup rolled oats
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¾ cup flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and flour until evenly coated.
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Spread the apple mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter using your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Sprinkle crumble evenly over the apples.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Tip: For an extra touch of luxury, mix in a handful of chopped pecans or drizzle warm maple syrup before serving.
