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Bourbon Apple Crisp

Bourbon apple crisp pairs tender, cinnamon-coated apples with a buttery oat topping baked until golden brown. A little bourbon adds a warm note to this classic oven-baked dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 3 lb apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
For the topping
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cold, cut into cubes

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking dish

Method
 

Make the filling
  1. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the granulated sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
Make the topping
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, and brown sugar.
  2. Work in the cold butter with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
Assemble and bake
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the apples in the dish and scatter the topping evenly over them.
  3. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife.
  4. Rest the crisp for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best crisp topping, keep the butter cold as you work it into the dry ingredients. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free version, use a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats.