Instructions
“My partner made this Deep-Dish Apple Crisp on a chilly evening, and let me tell you—it vanished before the coffee even cooled.”
Preheat Oven
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a deep-dish baking pan or a standard 9×13-inch baking dish. A well-greased dish helps prevent sticking as the apples release their juices and ensures the crisp lifts out cleanly when serving.
Prepare the Apple Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced, peeled apples along with the granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss thoroughly to coat each slice. The flour will help thicken the juices as the apples bake, and the lemon juice brightens the flavor while keeping the apples from oxidizing.
- Transfer the coated apples to your prepared baking dish and spread them out into an even layer. Distributing the apples uniformly ensures they cook at the same rate and maintain a consistent texture throughout the dessert.
Prepare the Crisp Topping
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, old-fashioned oats, packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients first allows the spices to disperse evenly, giving the topping a balanced flavor in every bite.
- Pour the melted butter over the dry mixture and stir until it forms a crumbly, cohesive topping. Aim for small and medium crumbles rather than a smooth batter—this texture helps the topping bake into a golden, crisp layer with a pleasant contrast to the tender apples beneath.
