Description
A warm, cozy apple crisp with tender spiced apples topped with a golden, crunchy oat topping. Simple to make and perfect for fall, this dessert is delicious on its own or served with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 6 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with white sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, and remaining cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples and press down gently.
- Bake 40 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of apple varieties (like Granny Smith and Gala) for balanced flavor.
- Add lemon juice to apples for brightness.
- Swap some flour for chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Top with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream for serving.
- Quick oats can be used for a softer topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of crisp)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
