Yum! There have been concerns about this browning too fast and that could definitely be exacerbated with a lighter flour. This isn’t to say that all sorts of things didn’t go south when I made this — I’m not naming names or anything, but a certain someone required enough attention that I was more than a little scatterbrained in the kitchen: the apples took more than an hour to peel and chop, leading to all sorts of discoloration; the granola nearly burned when I wasn’t paying attention and I overbaked the crisp enough that it’s more applesauce than delicious baked chunks . I’m fixated on granola and eggy th… The cookies can be served either warm or cooled and dipped in the chocolate. what kind of oats did you use? We put some pics up on our site and linked back to Smitten Kitchen for the recipe; hope it’s alright. On the holiday that may as well be called National Brunch Day, Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen advises skipping the endless mimosas in favor of cooking this easy strawberry-granola crisp at … Will DEFINITELY be making this again! That is one cute baby boy – and one gigantic apple! I LOVE the advice about not being predictable new parents, with all the usual complaints. I would make this recipe without the coconut, I think (I never really took to the taste, even in small doses), but everything else I would leave just as is! :-), Oh my goodness he’s cute! and I also let it cook too long and it got apple-saucy. I also did not peel the apples, which were a mix of Fuji and a neighbor’s unknown variety of backyard fruit (not sweet, not crisp). : ). I especially have a soft spot for recipes that call for honey. I also used vanilla sugar for the filling but left out cinnamon simply because I’m not a fan. hmmm. Baby pics are adorable, esp with the apple for size comparison. Thank you!! This past weekend I made it with a few granny smith, rhubarb and rasperries and macadamian nuts instead of almonds. What a cutie :). I maintain that baked fruit crisps needn’t just be dessert food and if you’re only having them after dinner, you’re missing out. This will be fabulous with the honey flavored greek yogurt we love. Food is supposed to fun and tasty (ok, and nutritious) but all these dietary concerns and requirements have taken the fun out of it. Mine came out rather dry also. Hang in there – I think weeks two to six are the most difficult, and then you find yourself again (not that mine slept at that point, but I was more adjusted to the new way of life). The yogurt is a must…I eat it with 3% plain and it’s perfect. I’m fixated on granola and eggy th… Let stand for 10 minutes. New here? And just to let you know about the circle of life, my little daughter who is now 4.5 helped me make the crisp. I thought that 3 lb. :-) It turned out fabulously! Like this post? I should probably just add some ice cream and forget all the things I just said. Always uplifting to visit your site, and never more than so than recently. Oh my gah he is cute! You rock. Thanks for posting and letting us enjoy your recipes! My daughter and I made it this morning. :) ;). Oh, and my first batch, I used only a half-stick of butter (reading is hard, duh) and it turned out ok, but the granola was a bit chewy. Both ways it is incredible. Here’s to hoping he’s an early all the way through the night sleeper! I made this yesterday and while it is yummy, it didn’t become bubbly there was no liquid. You know it’s fall when the apple crisps come out to play. Looks similar to a recipe I made a week or so ago, only I used brown sugar rather than honey. Could handle solid food and omit salt in the winter my baking list week! Doo-Hickey contraption that peels the apples pretty closely, but can be made very soon.! 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