Apple Crisp

Ingredients

• 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a ceramic baking dish.

2. 2

   2. Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated, then spread in an even layer in the prepared dish.

3. 3

   3. In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and cardamom, then work in the cold butter with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse, clumpy crumbs.

4. 4

   4. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples, pressing it down very lightly so it holds.

5. 5

   5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the apple juices are visibly bubbling around the edges.

6. 6

   6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving so the filling thickens slightly.