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Cozy Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

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A warm and comforting apple crisp featuring a maple syrup-sweetened apple filling topped with a crunchy pecan oat topping, served best with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced (preferably a mix of Granny Smith and Fuji)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted; can leave whole if preferred)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples to make about 6 cups. Toss them in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, half of the maple syrup (about 2 1/2 tablespoons), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Stir to mix.
  5. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs that hold together slightly when squeezed.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining maple syrup (about 2 1/2 tablespoons) over the top.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes to thicken the juices.
  9. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor and texture. Keep butter cold when mixing topping for best crumbly texture. Toast pecans briefly to deepen flavor but avoid burning. Lemon juice prevents apples from browning. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free or coconut oil and vegan ice cream for vegan version. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven to restore crispiness. Freezing is possible but topping may lose crunch.

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