Description

A cozy and quick cinnamon apple crisp with a buttery oat crumble topping that is perfect for fall and loved by the whole family. This easy dessert combines tart and sweet apples with warm spices and a crunchy oat topping.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups apples (about 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced) – mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for crumble topping)
handful of dried cranberries or raisins (optional for apple filling)

Instructions

Peel, core, and slice apples into roughly ½-inch thick pieces. Toss in a large bowl with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Stir to coat evenly.
In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and vanilla extract. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until crumbly with pea-sized butter chunks.
Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly on top without pressing down.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
Let the crisp cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to thicken the juices. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor and texture. Keep butter cold for a crisp topping. The crumble topping can be made ahead and refrigerated. Let the crisp cool before serving to thicken juices. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispness.

Prep Time: 17 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8
Calories: 310
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 80
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 5
Protein: 3

Keywords: cinnamon apple crisp, apple dessert, oat crumble, fall dessert, easy apple crisp, family dessert