Irresistible Deep Dish Apple Crisp Recipe
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of apples, cinnamon, and butter wafting through the kitchen on a crisp fall day. This deep dish apple crisp takes the beloved classic to new heights—literally. With layers of tender, spiced apples baked beneath a thick, buttery oat topping, it’s the kind of dessert that feels like a hug in every bite. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this apple crisp is as comforting as it is irresistible.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
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6–8 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Oat Crumble Topping
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Directions
Step 1 – Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a deep 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2 – Prepare the Apple Filling
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3 – Make the Oat Crumble Topping
In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Step 4 – Assemble & Bake
Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Step 5 – Cool & Serve
Let the apple crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
✨ Tips for Success
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Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
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Slice apples evenly to ensure they bake consistently.
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For extra crunch, add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
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Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep the topping crisp.