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Pioneer Woman Apple Crisp

Pioneer Woman apple crisp with tender sliced Granny Smith apples and a thick golden brown sugar-oat crumble. Baked until the topping browns and the apple filling bubbles at the edges for a classic crisp texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For apple filling
  • 8 Granny Smith apples Peeled and sliced
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
For the topping
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 2 sticks (cold, cubed)
Serving
  • 1 whipped cream or ice cream For serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and fill the baking dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon, then pour the apples into the baking dish.
Make the crumble topping
  1. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rolled oats, both sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter by hand until the mixture forms large, butter-streaked clumps.
  3. Pour and spread the topping evenly over the apples to cover the entire surface.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350°F until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling bubbles at the edges.
  2. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

For the best crisp, use cold butter straight from the fridge and aim for large clumps rather than a sandy texture. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to topping texture. For a dairy-free swap, use plant-based cold butter in the topping and serve with coconut whipped topping or dairy-free ice cream.