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Holiday Apple Crisp with a Hint of Vanilla and Spice

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Delight in the comforting embrace of warm, cinnamon-kissed apples beneath a crisp oat topping. This classic apple crisp recipe promises a perfect balance of tender fruit and crunchy sweetness, making it an irresistible treat for any time of the year.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling:

  • 8 medium Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch (or substitute cornstarch)
  • Pinch of kosher salt

For the Crisp Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar – lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter – diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar.
  2. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, tapioca starch, and a pinch of salt until everything is evenly coated. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the topping: In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold diced butter and use your fingertips or a pastry blender to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Top the apples: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture.
  5. Bake, covered with foil, for the first 20 minutes to prevent over-browning. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  6. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—or a drizzle of caramel sauce if you’re feeling indulgent.

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