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Easy Kid-Approved Cinnamon Apple Crisp Recipe

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This easy kid-approved cinnamon apple crisp features a thick, crunchy oat pecan crumble over tender, jammy apples. It’s a simple, forgiving dessert made with basic ingredients that’s perfect for family meals and guaranteed to disappear.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (60g)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (60g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1.5g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes (113g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a rack in the center position.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples about 1/4-inch thick.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit while making the crumble.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  5. Pour apple mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish. Spread evenly. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples without pressing down.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apple juices are bubbling around the edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil after 30 minutes.
  7. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Notes

Use cold butter for a crumbly topping. Do not overmix the crumble. Slice apples evenly for consistent cooking. Let apples sit after tossing with sugar and flour to create natural syrup. Always use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick-cooking. For best results, let crisp rest before serving. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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