Let's Make Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp!

Happy Thinking Out Loud Thursday! Is there anything that says fall quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon baking in the oven? With the leaves changing colors and a little chill in the air, I've been craving all those cozy fall flavors. That got me thinking about an Apple Crisp recipe I first shared way back in 2020! Some recipes are just too good to be forgotten, and this is definitely one of them. So today, I'm dusting off this old favorite and sharing it again. Grab a scoop of vanilla ice cream, because you're going to want it for this one!

Here's What You Need

Filling

6 medium apples (I used Granny Smith and Gala)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

1-1/4 cups old fashioned oats

2 tablespoons flour

5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Ground cinnamon to sprinkle on top

Here's What You Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

After washing the apples, peel and core them.  Cut them into bite-size pieces and add to a mixing bowl.

Put a 10" cast iron skillet on the stove and melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.  When the butter is melted, whisk in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.

Pour the butter mixture into the mixing bowl with the apples and toss until the apples are coated.

Return the apple mixture back into the skillet and turn the heat to medium.  While stirring, cook for about 5 minutes.  The apples will begin to soften.  Remove the skillet from the heat, keeping the apples inside.

Now it's time to make the topping.  Cut 5 tablespoons of butter into small pieces.  Mix the old-fashioned oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt together in a bowl.  Add the pieces of butter and mix until crumbly.  Feel free to use your hands to mix this up!

Spread the topping over the apples, sprinkle with cinnamon and place it in the oven.

Bake for 35-40 minutes.  The apples will be tender and the topping will have a nice crunch to it.

We served the apple crisp with a generous scoop of ice cream.  We used vanilla ice cream, but I was thinking it would also be scrumptious with a big scoop of cinnamon ice cream!  What a perfect fall dessert.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we need!

Now it's your turn! What's been on your mind lately? Whether it's a favorite fall recipe, something fun you've been up to, or just a few random thoughts, I'd love for you to link up below and share what you're thinking out loud about this Thursday. I can't wait to see what everyone has to share!

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