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Easy Brown Butter Apple Crisp with Oat Pecan Streusel

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A quick and easy fall dessert made with brown butter, apples, and a crunchy oat pecan streusel. Perfect for last-minute potlucks or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Brown the butter: Place the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Melt completely, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until golden brown specks form and the butter smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and pour into a heat-safe bowl.
  3. Prepare the apples: Peel and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice.
  4. Make the apple filling: Add granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the apples. Toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour cooled brown butter and vanilla extract over dry ingredients. Stir until mixture comes together in clumps.
  6. Assemble the crisp: Pour apple mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over apples.
  7. Bake: Place dish on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, until apples are bubbling and streusel is golden brown. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Cool slightly before serving: Let rest on a cooling rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of apple varieties (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for best texture. Toast pecans before adding for extra crunch. Let crisp rest before serving to allow filling to set. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For vegan, use vegan butter or coconut oil.

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Keywords: brown butter apple crisp, apple crisp, oat pecan streusel, fall dessert, easy apple crisp, potluck dessert

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