Apple Delight

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 40 min
🍽 Serves: 8
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Apple Delight is the perfect dessert for when you're craving something sweet and comforting. This recipe combines the tartness of apples with a buttery, crumbly topping that's sure to satisfy. It's simple enough for a weeknight treat yet special enough for guests.

Ingredients for Apple Delight

Apples: The star of this dish, they provide a juicy base. Choose a mix of sweet and tart varieties for a balanced taste.

Rolled oats: These give the topping its wonderful crunch and heartiness.

Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor, complementing the apples beautifully.

All-purpose flour: Helps bind the topping together, ensuring it doesn't crumble too much.

Unsalted butter: Gives richness to the topping, allowing it to bake to a perfect golden brown.

Cinnamon and nutmeg: Provide warmth and spice, enhancing the natural flavors of the apples.

Salt: Just a pinch helps balance the sweetness and brings out the other flavors.

Lemon juice: Adds a bright, acidic note to prevent the apples from browning and to enhance their flavor.

Tips & Tricks

  • Use cold butter if you prefer a chunkier topping. Just cut it into small cubes and work it into the dry ingredients.
  • If your apples are very juicy, toss a tablespoon of flour with them to absorb excess moisture.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated. Just cover it with foil and warm it in the oven.

Serving Suggestions

This Apple Delight pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For a cozy touch, drizzle some caramel sauce over the top. It also works well as a brunch dish alongside a savory quiche or frittata.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other types of apples?
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with your favorite varieties. Just remember, some apples are sweeter than others.
Is it possible to make this gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
What if I don't have nutmeg?
No worries, just increase the cinnamon slightly or add a pinch of cloves or allspice if you have them.

Apple Delight Recipe Walkthrough

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it's nice and hot when you're ready to bake, so everything cooks evenly. Next, peel and slice your apples. I like to use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for a nice balance of tart and sweet. Toss those apple slices in a big bowl with the lemon juice. This not only keeps them from turning brown but also adds a lovely tartness.

Now, grab another bowl for the topping. Combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir them together until well mixed. Melt your butter in a small saucepan or microwave, then pour it over the oat mixture. Use a spoon or your hands to mix everything until you have a crumbly texture. You want to see little clumps forming; that's where the magic happens.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly — just enough to prevent sticking. Spread the apple slices evenly across the bottom of the dish. Try to make sure it's a single layer so they cook evenly. Sprinkle your oat mixture generously over the apples, ensuring every slice is covered. Pop the dish into your preheated oven and let it bake for 35 to 40 minutes. You'll know it's done when the topping is a gorgeous golden brown and the apples are tender when poked with a fork.

Once out of the oven, let it cool slightly. This allows the juices to thicken a bit. Now, you're ready to serve up some warmth and comfort.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy schedules
  • A great way to use up those extra apples from the farmer's market
  • The crunchy oat topping adds a delightful texture contrast to the soft apples
  • Perfectly balanced flavors with a hint of warmth from cinnamon and nutmeg

Ingredients

4 cups of peeled and sliced apples
1 cup of rolled oats
1 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced apples with lemon juice, coating evenly.
3. In another bowl, mix rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Stir melted butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
5. Spread apple slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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