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Apple Crisp Without Oats
A delicious apple crisp without oats, featuring a tender fruit filling and a buttery, crumbly topping. Perfect for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 4-5 pieces apples (Granny Smith and sweeter apples) (peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and diced
Optional Topping
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (decrease flour by 1/2 cup if using nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a shallow casserole dish.
- Peel and chop apples into 1/2-inch pieces; toss with lemon juice.
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch; gently mix.
Notes
You can add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.