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Best Brown Sugar Bourbon Apple Crisp with Easy Oat Crumble

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A cozy, bourbon-spiked apple crisp with a crunchy oat crumble topping. Perfect for fall gatherings, this dessert is quick to assemble and delivers jammy apples under a buttery, golden crust.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Grease your baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss until well coated. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Make the oat crumble: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Do not overwork.
  4. Assemble the crisp: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the oat crumble over the top, covering the apples completely. Do not press down.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the remaining time.
  6. Let the crisp rest for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour and certified gluten-free oats. For a dairy-free version, use cold coconut oil or vegan butter. Let the crisp rest before serving to avoid a runny filling. The flavors improve after a day in the fridge.

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