Gooey Butterscotch Apple Crisp with Oats

Recipe Notes

1. Ingredient Quality: Use fresh, tart apples (like Granny Smith) for the best flavor contrast with the sweetness of butterscotch. When using sweeter variety of apples, I like to add more lemon juice to contrast!
2. Butter Temperature: Ensure the butter is at room temperature for the topping to achieve the right crumble texture.
3. Cooling Time: Let the crisp cool before serving to allow the filling to set slightly for that gooey goodness.
4. Serving Suggestions: Consider serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.
5. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Enjoy and good eats!

Gooey Butterscotch Apple Crisp

Serving Size:

6

Time:

1hr 15mins

Difficulty:

easy

Ingredients

• Filling Ingredients:
• 8 medium apples
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup grape juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Topping Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F and butter an 8×8 baking dish.
2. Make Topping: In a bowl, mix topping ingredients with fingers until crumbly. Set aside.
3. Prepare Filling: Combine chopped apples, cinnamon, flour, salt, lemon zest, and juice in another bowl. Set aside.
4. Cook Apples: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar. Add apples, heavy cream, and grape juice; cook for 15 minutes until softened (cook time depends on apple variety).
5. Assemble & Bake: Pour apples into the baking dish, top with crumble, and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
6. Let cool so that the butterscotch has time to set and get gooey.
7. serve with vanilla ice cream.