Nutty Oaty Apple Crisp

Nutty Oaty Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp is the quintessential dessert of fall. Sweet, tender apples are topped by an irresistibly crunchy nut and oat topping. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Course: Desserts and Baked Delights
Category: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (375 ml)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (125 ml)
  • 1/2 cup nuts almonds, pecans or walnuts, chopped (125 ml)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed (80 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (2.5 ml)
  • 1/2 cup butter melted (125 ml)
  • 1/8 tsp salt coarse (.5 ml)

For the filling:

  • 6 cups apples chopped, peeled (1500 ml)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice fresh (15 ml)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed (80 ml)
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
  • pinch nutmeg freshly grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 3-quart baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, oat flour, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter, stirring until mixture is crumbly. Refrigerate until firm (about 15 minutes.)
  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until filling is bubbly, apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Let crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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