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Apple Butterscotch Crisp

A warm and comforting apple crisp made with tender spiced apples and rich butterscotch flavor, topped with a golden crumbly oat topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 6 apples peeled and sliced
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry cutter
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Toss sliced apples with sugar, spices, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
  3. Transfer apples to baking dish and dot with butter.
  4. Mix flour, oats, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle topping over apples evenly.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream for best flavor.