Apple Crisp

This apple crisp is pure fall in a bowl. Tender, juicy apples tossed with warm spices and a hint of vanilla, then topped with a golden, buttery oat crumble that bakes to perfection. Perfect served straight from the oven, especially with a scoop of ice cream on top!

SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 20 MINS COOK TIME: 55 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HR, 15 MINS

Ingredients

For the apples

• 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For the topping

• 3/4 cups whole rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), cold, diced into 1/2 inch cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the apples, flour, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Scatter the cubed butter over the top, then microwave for 15 seconds to soften slightly. Using two forks, cut the butter into the mixture until it becomes crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.

4. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling.

5. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.

6. Let cool for 10 minutes.

7. Enjoy!