Description
This easy apple crisp with oats is warm, golden, and irresistibly buttery—a dessert that perfectly captures the comfort of fall. With tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a crisp oat topping, it’s a simple yet show-stopping recipe that’s ideal for Thanksgiving, weeknight baking, or cozy weekend treats. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this apple crisp is the ultimate balance of sweet, spiced, and crunchy goodness.
Ingredients
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6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Toss apple slices with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
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In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
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Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For gluten-free apple crisp, use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
Substitute pears or mixed berries for a fruity variation.