Fall Apple Crisp with Cold Brew

Celebrate the flavors of fall with a warm apple crisp topped with a buttery, golden oat crumble. Sweet-tart apples are tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar before being baked beneath a crisp, crumbly topping until bubbling and tender. Served alongside a glass of cold brew over ice, this cozy dessert gets a refreshing coffeehouse-inspired twist that makes it perfect for an afternoon treat or after-dinner indulgence. 

Ingredients (for the filling):

• 6 cups apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and sliced 
• 2 tbsp lemon juice 
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg 
• 1 tbsp cornstarch 

For the topping: 

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats 
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon 
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed 
• Pinch of salt 

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Spread into a baking dish.
2. Weigh out the topping ingredients on a digital scale for consistency, then combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. 
3. Work the cold butter into the dry mixture with your fingers until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbles. 
4. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. 
5. Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm alongside a tall glass of cold brew over ice — the perfect way to close out the day.