"This is what I’m bringing to thanksgiving (the Canadian version is this weekend, crazy I know) and it is the besssst fall dessert!
The oatmeal cookie-like topping is made with brown butter, coconut sugar, lots of oats + gluten free flour. it gets baked on top of cinnamon-y, jammy, bubbly apples in a skillet and it’s absolute HEAVEN topped with some vanilla ice cream. simple, easy to make, gluten free and just the ideal fall/thanksgiving dessert."
Brown Butter Skillet Apple Crisp
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If you're craving a cozy, heartwarming treat that's easy to whip up, look no further. This brown butter skillet apple crisp is warm, sweet, and perfect for a fall gathering or your Thanksgiving table. With tart apples, a buttery crisp topping, and a hint of cinnamon, it's pure comfort in every bite.
So, whether you're an experienced baker or a kitchen rookie, you can totally nail this recipe. Grab those apples; McIntosh, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp, take your pick!
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 6 servings
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ingredients
- 6 crisp, tart apples (such as McIntosh, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp), chopped into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons coconut or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup coconut or brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup gluten-free baking flour or oat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a large oven-safe skillet or a rectangular pan, heat the unsalted butter over medium heat. You can use a cast iron skillet if available. Let it cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant and develops brown flecks. Remove it from heat and stir in the rolled oats, coconut or brown sugar, gluten-free flour, cinnamon, and sea salt. Once everything is well combined, remove the crisp topping from the skillet and set it aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet (or your rectangular pan), combine the chopped apples with the 2 tablespoons of coconut or brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or tapioca starch, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the apples are well coated.
Step 4
Spread the prepared crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture in the skillet.
Step 5
Place the skillet or pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crisp topping is lightly browned, and the apples are tender.
Step 6
Once the apple crisp is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a bit.
Step 7
Serve the apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.