Brown Butter Apple Crisp

Ingredients

• 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish, then toss the apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt directly in the dish.
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling often, until it smells nutty and the milk solids are golden brown; remove from the heat.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Pour in the browned butter and stir until the mixture forms moist clumps.
4. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is deeply golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
5. Rest for 15 minutes so the juices thicken. Spoon into bowls and serve warm, with vanilla ice cream if desired.