A cozy fall dessert featuring tender cinnamon apples and a buttery oat crumble, baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a gathering.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:40 min
Total Time:60 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 medium apples (about 3 lbs), such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place them in a large bowl.
Add lemon juice, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg to the apples. Toss to coat evenly.
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
Let the crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispier topping, you can add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat mixture.
Adjust the sugar in the apple filling based on the sweetness of your apples and your preference.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
This apple crisp can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.