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.
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.
Chef's Notes
For a crispier topping, add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel mixture.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a balanced breakfast.
Prepare the streusel topping and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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The Method
PREHEAT
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Oven is preheated to the correct temperature.
PREPARE
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples (6 cups), lemon juice (2 tbsp), granulated sugar (¼ cups), and cinnamon (1 tsp).
Apples are evenly coated with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
TRANSFER
Transfer apple mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Apple mixture is spread evenly in the baking dish.
MAKE
In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats (1 cup), flour, brown sugar (½ cups), and cardamom (1 tsp).
Dry ingredients for streusel are well combined.
CUT
Cut in cold, cubed butter (½ cups) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Butter is fully incorporated, and the mixture has a coarse crumb texture.
SPRINKLE
Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the apple mixture.
Streusel topping is evenly distributed over the apples.
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.
COOL
Let cool slightly before serving.
Apple crisp has cooled slightly.
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