Welcome to the warm, comforting world of Autumn Spiced Apple Crisp! This recipe combines the coziness of fall spices with the natural sweetness of apples, making it a perfect treat as the leaves turn golden. Easy to prepare, it’s a delightful way to fill your home with the scents of the season.
Apples: The star of our dish, bringing natural sweetness and a tender texture when baked.
Rolled oats: Provide a hearty, crunchy topping that pairs perfectly with the soft apples.
Brown sugar: Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the oat topping.
All-purpose flour: Helps bind the topping together, ensuring a crisp texture.
Unsalted butter: Melting into the oats and sugar, it creates a golden, buttery topping.
Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves: These spices infuse the apples with warm, aromatic flavors.
Salt: A small amount enhances all the flavors, balancing the sweetness.
Vanilla extract: Adds a subtle depth of flavor that complements the spices.
This apple crisp pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Serve warm for the ultimate comforting dessert experience. For a brunch option, try it with a side of Greek yogurt.
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it's hot and ready when your crisp is assembled. While the oven warms, grab a large bowl and toss in 4 cups of sliced apples. Sprinkle them generously with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Give it all a good mix so that the apples are well-coated with those fragrant spices.
Spread this apple mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Make sure the apples are layered evenly for uniform baking. Now, in a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir them together until well mixed. Pour in 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Sprinkle this oat topping evenly over the apples in your baking dish. The aim is to cover the apples entirely, so every bite has a delightful crunch. Pop the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. A little bubbling around the edges is a good sign too.
Once out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to settle and makes serving easier.
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