Deep Dish Apple Crisp

### For the Crisp Topping:

* Old-fashioned oats
* All-purpose flour
* Brown sugar
* Cold butter, cut into cubes
* Optional: chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for extra crunch

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## 🕰️ Easy Steps to Homemade Comfort

1. **Preheat your oven** to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Prepare the filling** by tossing sliced apples with sugar, spices, lemon juice, and flour. Pour into a deep baking dish.
3. **Mix the topping** by combining oats, flour, sugar, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until crumbly.
4. **Sprinkle generously** over the apples.
5. **Bake** for 45–60 minutes until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling and tender.
6. **Let it cool slightly** before serving to allow the juices to thicken.

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## 🍨 Serving Suggestions

This deep dish apple crisp is heavenly on its own, but even better when topped with:

* A scoop of vanilla ice cream
* Fresh whipped cream
* A drizzle of caramel sauce
* Or all of the above (we won’t judge!)

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## 🍂 A Dessert for All Seasons

While it’s perfect for fall, this dessert works year-round — whether it’s for a holiday dinner, a family gathering, or just a cozy night in. It’s rustic, heartwarming, and guaranteed to bring smiles with every spoonful.

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## 🧺 Final Thought

There’s something incredibly satisfying about digging into a deep dish apple crisp. It’s not flashy or fancy — just **pure, simple comfort food** made with love. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.

So grab some apples, preheat the oven, and get ready to enjoy a dessert that’s deep in flavor, deep in tradition, and deeply delicious.

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Would you like the printable recipe or a version with exact measurements? I can provide that too!