apple crisp Recipe - Homemade American

A classic and comforting apple crisp recipe with a perfectly spiced, crumbly topping. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

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6 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work well)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, a pastry blender, or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Spread the apple slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Crumble the oat topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

For a richer topping, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
If your apples are very tart, you can add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the apple mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.