Brown Butter Crisp
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Crisp is a baked treat combining oats, almonds, and brown butter with both granulated and brown sugar for depth of flavour. The mixture includes eggs, cinnamon, and apple sauce alongside flour and vanilla extract. This recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake, making it suitable for anyone looking for a straightforward baking project that doesn't demand extensive time in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 350 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 250 goats
- 100 galmonds
- 2eggs
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gcinnamon
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 150 mlapple sauce(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F).
Tip: Ensure good air circulation to prevent the crisp from becoming soggy.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to break up any lumps in the sugar for an even texture.
- 3
Add the cold unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry blender to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overwork the mixture, as this can lead to a dense crisp.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, almonds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Tip: Use a paper bag to aerate the oats and prevent clumping.
- 5
In a large skillet, cook the browned butter over medium heat until it reaches a nutty aroma.
Tip: Stir frequently to prevent burning and use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan.
- 6
Add the vanilla extract and apple sauce (if using) to the browned butter and stir until combined.
Tip: This will help bring the flavors together and create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- 7
Pour the browned butter mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
Tip: Use your fingers or a spatula to work the mixture until it forms a cohesive dough.
- 8
Press the dough into the bottom of a 20cm (8in) square baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly and press it firmly into the corners.
- 9
Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness; if it comes out clean, the crisp is ready.
- 10
Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tip: This will help the crisp set and prevent it from crumbling.
- 11
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm, topped with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Tip: This will add an extra layer of flavor and texture to the dish.
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