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Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp Recipe

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This Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp is a comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-coated apples baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Cooked partly on the stovetop and finished in the oven, it delivers a perfect balance of warm fruitiness and crispy texture. Ideal for an easy yet impressive homemade treat that serves six.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Topping

  • 1 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • Sprinkle of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the apple crisp toward the end of the cooking process.
  2. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into small pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. Make the Filling: Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium low heat and melt the 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until combined.
  4. Toss Apples: Pour the butter and spice mixture over the cut apples in the bowl and toss until all pieces are well coated with the flavorful filling.
  5. Cook Apples on Stovetop: Transfer the apple mixture back into the skillet and increase heat to medium. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes until the apples begin to soften. Remove the skillet from heat but keep the apple mixture inside.
  6. Prepare the Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine old fashioned oats, all purpose flour, brown sugar, kosher salt, and cold butter pieces (except cinnamon). Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture has small lumps of butter throughout but clumps together slightly.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Evenly spread the oat topping over the apples in the skillet. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top. Place the skillet in the preheated oven.
  8. Bake the Crisp: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the apples are tender and slightly bubbling, and the topping is golden brown and crunchy.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove skillet from oven and allow the apple crisp to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the topping set.

Notes

  • Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve an evenly cooked filling with a crispy base and edges.
  • Old fashioned oats create a hearty, chewy texture in the topping, but you can substitute quick oats if needed.
  • Letting the crisp cool before serving prevents burns and improves flavor development.
  • The recipe can be doubled for larger servings, but use a larger skillet or baking dish accordingly.
  • For added depth, consider sprinkling chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the topping.
  • To enhance sweetness, serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

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