Classic Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Crumble
This comforting Apple Crisp features tender, spiced apples layered beneath a buttery, crunchy oat topping. By using seasonal apples like Macoun or Macintosh and chilling the crumble mixture, this recipe achieves bakery-style clumps and a perfectly thickened jammy filling. The use of a preheated baking sheet ensures the base is cooked through, avoiding a soggy crust. It is a foolproof, delightful dessert perfectly suited for cozy gatherings or a sophisticated end to any meal.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups fresh apples (Macoun or Macintosh), peeled and sliced
- 1.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 Tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Place a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil in the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender until large crumbs form.
- Chill the crumble topping in the freezer while preparing the fruit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the sliced apples and almond extract to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared skillet.
- Top evenly with the chilled oat crumble.
- Place the skillet on the preheated baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 60 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Use Macoun or Macintosh apples for the best breakdown and flavor. If you prefer a different texture, you can substitute arrowroot starch with cornstarch in equal amounts. You may swap all-purpose flour for almond flour for a slightly nuttier profile. Keep the butter cold throughout the process for the best texture in the topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 6gSugar: 38g
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