Ingredients:

  • 6 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples (approx. 2 lbs / 900g), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (113g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the environment. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Note: A fully preheated oven is vital so the butter begins steaming immediately upon entry.
  2. Prepare the orchard fruit. Peel, core, and slice your 6 apples into uniform 1/4 inch wedges. Ensure they are thin enough to soften but thick enough to hold their shape.
  3. Macerate the filling. In your 9x9 inch dish, toss the apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 15ml lemon juice, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Mix until the fruit looks glossy and every slice is coated.
  4. Whisk the dry topping. In a separate large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and the remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
  5. Integrate the fat. Add the 1/2 cup cold, cubed butter. Use your fingertips to 'pinch' the butter into the dry mix. Stop when it looks like wet sand with some pea sized pebbles remaining.
  6. Layer the components. Evenly distribute the crumble over the apples. Don't press it down; keep it loose to allow air to circulate.
  7. Bake to mahogany perfection. Place in the oven for 45 minutes. Wait until the topping is a deep brown and the juices are thick and bubbling.
  8. The essential rest. Let the dish sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the starches to fully set the sauce. The visual cues here are more important than the timer. If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes. You are looking for those bubbles at the edge to move slowly, like lava. That tells you the cornstarch has done its job. Classic Apple Crisp Recipe Buttery Oat Crumble Top — The ultimate Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats for that perfect crunchy topping Ac...Easy Classic Apple Crisp Recipes: My Family's Favorite Fall Dessert — Discover my easy classic apple crisp recipes! This comforting apple dessert w...Easy Classic Apple Crisp Recipe Easy – My Cozy Autumn Family Favourite — Warm up with this easy apple crisp recipe easy! Tender cinnamon apples and a ... $img_2$