Skillet Bourbon Apple Crisp
This cast-iron skillet apple crisp is made on the grill with sweetly spiced apples and the crispiest oat topping imaginable. An ample splash of bourbon makes it extra special.
Equipment
- 12-inch Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
For the apple filling
- 3 large apples (26 oz | 740 g) peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the oat topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
Make the apple filling
- Prepare a grill for indirect cooking over medium-low heat (350°F | 180°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, flour, bourbon, and cinnamon. Toss well to combine.
- Arrange the apples in an even layer in a 12-inch (30-cm) cast iron skillet.
Make the oat topping
- In the same bowl used for the apples (no need to wash!) combine the oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Toss in the butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the oat mixture until the butter is pea-sized and evenly dispersed.
- Scatter the oat topping over the apples.
- Place the skillet over indirect heat and grill until the apples are tender, the edges are bubbling, and the topping is golden brown and crisp, about 1 ¼ hours.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
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- Keep your skillet over indirect heat the entire time to avoid burning the apples.
- Serve the crisp with ice cream, heavy cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Leftover apple crisp can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat on the grill or stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal
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