Description
Apple Crisp with Oats and Cinnamon is a cozy, wholesome dessert featuring tender, juicy apples beneath a crunchy, buttery oat and cinnamon topping. This comforting treat blends the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh apples with warm spices and a golden crisp, perfect for family gatherings or quiet nights in. Easily adaptable for vegan, gluten-free, or lower sugar diets, this dessert strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Oat Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/gluten-free flour for variation)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and diced (or coconut oil/vegan butter for vegan option)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly. Toss them with lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt. This mixture softens the fruit, enhances flavors, and prevents browning.
- Make the Oat Topping: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold, diced unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will bake into a crisp, golden topping.
- Assemble the Crisp: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apples, covering the surface completely.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling underneath. Let cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the juices thicken.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Keep butter cold to achieve a crumbly, crisp topping.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice to prevent apple browning and brighten flavor.
- Allow the crisp to rest after baking to avoid a soggy bottom.
- Customize spices by adjusting cinnamon or adding nutmeg/allspice.
- To prevent burning, cover topping with foil if browning too fast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg