Pioneer Woman Apple Crisp
Apple crisp has deep American roots dating back to colonial times when fresh apples were baked with simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar. The Pioneer Woman’s version stays true to tradition but adds her signature rustic charm — a perfectly balanced topping that’s crisp on the outside yet soft underneath, complementing the juicy baked apples beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
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Fresh apples (6 medium, peeled and sliced – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
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Granulated sugar (¼ cup)
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Brown sugar (¼ cup, packed)
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Ground cinnamon (1½ tsp)
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Nutmeg (¼ tsp)
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Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
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All-purpose flour (2 tbsp)
For the crisp topping:
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All-purpose flour (1 cup)
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Old-fashioned oats (1 cup)
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Brown sugar (¾ cup, packed)
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Granulated sugar (¼ cup)
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Unsalted butter (½ cup, cold and cubed)
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Ground cinnamon (1 tsp)
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Salt (¼ tsp)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated, then spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until crumbly and well incorporated.
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture, covering it completely.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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