Apple Crisp — Oat Cardamom Streusel
Warm, spiced apples meet a crispy oat topping infused with cardamom. This apple crisp is pure comfort in every bite.
Apple Crisp — Oat Cardamom Streusel
Warm, spiced apples meet a crispy oat topping infused with cardamom. This apple crisp is pure comfort in every bite.
The Key Move
Achieve the perfect balance of tender apples and a crispy, golden-brown streusel topping by not overcrowding the baking dish.
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The Setup
- Large Bowl
- Baking Dish8x8 inch
- Pastry Blender
The Mise en Place
5 of 9Your prep station before cooking begins
Apple Filling (0/4)
Streusel Topping (0/5)
Streusel topping is not browning.
Increase oven temperature by 25°F (15°C) for the last 10 minutes of baking.
Apples are not tender after baking.
Cover the baking dish with foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes.
Watch the Technique
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The Method
PREHEAT
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
PREPARE
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples (6 cups), lemon juice (2 tbsp), granulated sugar (¼ cups), and cinnamon (1 tsp).
TRANSFER
Transfer apple mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
MAKE
In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats (1 cup), flour, brown sugar (½ cups), and cardamom (1 tsp).
CUT
Cut in cold, cubed butter (½ cups) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mixture should resemble coarse crumbs with small butter pieces
SPRINKLE
Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the apple mixture.
BAKE
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples (6 cups) are tender.
Topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork • Aroma of baked apples and warm spices fills the kitchen
COOL
Let cool slightly before serving.
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