Bourbon-Spiced Apple Crisp

Warm, tender apples baked under a crisp oat topping with a hint of bourbon, creating a comforting dessert that balances sweet and spice.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 6 cups, peeled, cored, and sliced apples
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 4 tablespoons, cold and cubed butter
• 1/2 cup oats
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 6 cups sliced apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon bourbon until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Transfer apple mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup oats, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 4 tablespoons cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over the apples.
5. Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges.