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## š **The Ultimate Apple Crisp Recipe**
### **Ingredients**:
#### For the filling:
– 6-8 **medium apples** (I love using a mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp)
– 1/2 cup **granulated sugar**
– 1/2 teaspoon **cinnamon**
– 1 tablespoon **lemon juice**
– 1 tablespoon **cornstarch** (optional, for thickening)
#### For the crumble topping:
– 1 cup **old-fashioned rolled oats**
– 3/4 cup **all-purpose flour**
– 1/2 cup **brown sugar** (packed)
– 1/2 teaspoon **cinnamon**
– 1/4 teaspoon **salt**
– 1/2 cup **unsalted butter**, cold and cubed
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### **Instructions**:
1. **Preheat the Oven**:
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. **Prepare the Apple Filling**:
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Place the apples in a large mixing bowl and toss them with **granulated sugar**, **cinnamon**, and **lemon juice**. If you prefer a thicker filling, sprinkle in **cornstarch** to help thicken the juices as the apples bake.
3. **Make the Crumble Topping**:
In a separate bowl, combine the **rolled oats**, **flour**, **brown sugar**, **cinnamon**, and **salt**. Add the cold, **cubed butter** to the mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms a crumbly, coarse texture. The goal is to have little pea-sized chunks of butter scattered throughout.
5. **Bake**:
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about **45-50 minutes**, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
6. **Serve**:
Allow the Apple Crisp to cool slightly before serving. Itās delicious on its own, but if you want to take it over the top, serve it with a scoop of **vanilla ice cream** or a dollop of **whipped cream**!
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## š **Why Youāll Love This Apple Crisp**
– **Easy to Make**: No complicated steps hereājust a quick mix and a simple bake, and youāre done!
– **Perfect for Any Occasion**: Whether itās a weeknight dessert or a holiday treat, Apple Crisp fits every occasion. Itās a crowd-pleaser and a comfort food staple.
– **Customizable**: Feel free to add nuts like **walnuts** or **pecans** for an extra crunch, or throw in some **raisins** for added texture and flavor.
– **Heartwarming**: Thereās something about the smell of **apple crisp baking** that fills your home with warmth and happinessāit’s like a big, cozy hug.
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## š **Final Thoughts: My Undying Love for Apple Crisp**
If you havenāt yet experienced the joy of a warm bowl of homemade Apple Crisp, itās time to change that. Trust me, once you try it, youāll understand exactly why I canāt stop making it (and eating it) every chance I get.
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Ready to try this Apple Crisp for yourself? Let me know what you thinkāwhether youāre a first-timer or an Apple Crisp aficionado, Iām sure youāll love it as much as I do!
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