- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Assemble in a Deep Dish:
- Transfer the apple mixture to a deep baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Crisp Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add the diced cold butter.
- Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top the Apples:
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- Cool Slightly and Serve:
- Allow the deep dish apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Serve it warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Optional: Caramel Drizzle (Optional):
- For an extra indulgence, you can drizzle warm caramel sauce over the top before serving.
Enjoy your comforting Deep Dish Apple Crisp! It’s a perfect fall dessert that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.