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Apricot-Walnut Crisp

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Crisp toppings may vary as to how much sugar, butter, oats, nuts, and flour they contain, but one thing's for sure: All have a crumbly topping that crisps up during baking.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

Topping

3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)

Filling

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of fine sea salt
2 1/4 pounds apricots (about 12 large), halved, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
Vanilla ice cream

Preparation

  1. For topping:

    Step 1

    Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture comes together in moist clumps. Stir in walnuts.

    Step 2

    Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

  2. For filling:

    Step 3

    Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. Add apricots and toss to coat. Transfer apricot mixture to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle topping over.

    Step 4

    Bake crisp until filling is bubbling around edges and topping is crisp and golden, about 1 hour. Cool at least 20 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.

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