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Apple Crisp Topping Recipe

This buttery, golden apple crisp topping adds a delightful crunch and warmth to your favorite desserts, making each bite irresistibly delicious. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, it's the ideal finishing touch to any sweet creation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of cardamom until well combined. Next, using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend in the butter until the mixture forms a crumbly texture, similar to pea-sized clumps. Once you’ve reached the right consistency, fold in the rolled oats with a wooden spoon, ensuring everything is evenly mixed. The topping is now ready to be sprinkled over your apple filling, bringing a perfect crunch to your apple crisp.

Notes

This recipe provides enough topping for a 9-inch square pan of fruit. If you're using a larger pan, simply double the ingredients.
Gently sprinkle small handfuls of the topping over the fruit. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until the topping turns golden and crispy. If you prefer a less browned topping, consider pre-cooking firmer fruits like apples beforehand.
Feel free to use any fruit you enjoy! Rhubarb is a personal favorite, but apples, pears, and peaches also make delicious options.

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