Description
There’s nothing quite like a warm apple crisp fresh from the oven — tender cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a buttery oat topping that crackles with every bite. It’s a simple, old-fashioned dessert that never goes out of style. Perfect for fall evenings, family gatherings, or whenever you crave something cozy and homemade. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium apples (peeled, cored, sliced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch dish.
- Toss apples with lemon juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly in the dish.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, ½ cup brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping. If your apples are very sweet, reduce sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg