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Cast Iron Apple Crisp

A heartwarming dessert that combines tart apples and sweet spices, baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 4-6 medium-sized medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Choose a mix of tart and sweet apples.
Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats Can swap with granola.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Almond flour can be used for a healthy swap.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Use half for apples.
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Add for an extra spice kick.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it's melted but not too hot when mixing.
  • a pinch salt Enhances overall flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and slice the apples into thin pieces, removing the core. Toss them in a large bowl with half the cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Crisp Assembly
  1. In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter until well combined. The mixture should be crumbly.
  2. Spread the sliced apples evenly in your cast iron skillet, then layer the crisp topping generously over the apples.
Baking
  1. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat as needed.