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Pioneer Woman Apple Crisp Recipe (The Only One You Need)

This Pioneer Woman apple crisp recipe is the ultimate fall dessert, featuring tender, spiced apples under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. Easy to make and incredibly delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 6 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Pastry cutter (or use your fingers)

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, gently toss the peeled and sliced apples with the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  2. Pour the apple mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish and spread it in an even layer.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Add the cold, cubed butter. Cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the apples.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the fruit filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Use cold butter for the topping to ensure it gets nice and crispy.
Tip 2: A mix of apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp will give you the best flavor and texture.
Tip 3: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
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