Description
This Apple Crisp is the ultimate fall dessert! Juicy, cinnamon-spiced apples are baked under a golden, buttery oat topping for the perfect balance of softness and crunch. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled & sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thicker filling)
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Apples
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and cornstarch.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Crisp Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
Step 3: Assemble & Bake
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Step 4: Serve
- Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Notes
- Extra crunchy topping? Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Want a caramel twist? Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- Prefer less sugar? Reduce sugar in the filling to ¼ cup.
- Gluten-free? Use almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~30g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~3g