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Brown Butter Apple Crisp

Decadent Brown Butter Apple Crisp That's Pure Comfort

This Brown Butter Apple Crisp offers a warm and comforting dessert experience with rich flavors and a crunchy topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 6 cups Apples (tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Core and slice uniformly
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents browning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Browned Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1 cup Oats (rolled) Avoid quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Stainless Steel Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Core and slice the apples uniformly.
  2. Toss the sliced apples with a splash of lemon juice.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until browned, about 5-8 minutes.
  4. Combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle in the warm brown butter and mix until crumbly.
  5. Spread the apple mixture evenly in a baking dish and sprinkle the streusel topping over it.
  6. Bake for approximately 45 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.
  7. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or heavy cream. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free based on substitutions.

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