Deep Dish Apple Crisp

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 40-45 minutes
Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

For the Apple Filling:

• 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (a mix of tart and sweet varieties)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven (Low Intensity):
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a deep-dish baking pan.
2. Prepare Apple Filling (Medium Intensity):
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking pan.
3. Make Crisp Topping (Medium-High Intensity):
   • In another bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and chopped nuts (if using). Add cold diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Layer Topping (Medium Intensity):
   • Evenly spread the crisp topping over the apple mixture in the baking pan.
5. Bake (Medium-High Intensity):
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, and the apples are tender.
6. Cool (Low Intensity):
   • Allow the deep-dish apple crisp to cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
7. Serve (Low Intensity):
   • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
8. Enjoy your Deep Dish Apple Crisp! (Low Intensity):

Note: This deep dish apple crisp is perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting dessert. Adjust the sweetness based on your preference and the sweetness of the apples used.