Crispa Del Toro: Rustic Cast Iron Apple Crisp

Welcome to Crispa del Toro, a bold yet comforting dessert that brings the warmth of a rustic apple crisp together with a playful nod to strength and flavor. This recipe, baked in a cast iron skillet, is the perfect centerpiece for a family gathering or a casual dinner party.

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

• 8-10 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the Topping:

• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.

2. Prepare the Apple Filling
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat the apples evenly.

3. Layer the Filling
   Spread the apple mixture evenly into a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet, ensuring a level surface for the topping.

4. Make the Topping
   In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.

5. Assemble
   Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple filling, making sure to cover the entire surface.

6. Bake the Crisp
   Place the cast iron skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling at the edges.

7. Cool and Serve
   Allow the apple crisp to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Pair with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.

Why “Crispa Del Toro”?

The name is inspired by the Spanish word “toro,” meaning bull, tying it to the strength and hearty nature of this dessert. It’s a dish that’s bold in flavor and rustic in presentation, perfect for making memories around the table.

Enjoy this deliciously bold dessert straight from the skillet—your guests will be charging back for seconds!

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