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Classic apple crisp with oat topping on a white plate topped with vanilla ice cream.
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Classic Apple Crisp with Oat Topping Recipe

Thinly sliced cinnamon-spiced apples baked to perfection and topped with a sweet crunchy oat crumble topping. Easy to make and a no-fuss way to apple pie flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, classic, crisp, old fashioned
Servings: 8
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) (I used 2 large Granny Smith and 2 large Honeycrisp)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (1/2 -3/4 cup depending on the sweetness of your apples)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Butter an 8x8 baking dish set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the apple slices, lemon juice, vanilla, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of flour. Toss to evenly coat all the apples. 
  • In a medium-size bowl combine the butter, oats, flour, dark brown sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the other ingredients with a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Spread the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • The amount of sugar you choose to use will depend on the sweetness of the apples you use and how sweet you like your apple crisp.
Storing - Let the apple crisp cool to room temperature, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezing - You can freeze the prepared unbaked apple crisp. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
You can also freeze baked apple crisp. Let it cool completely, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and reheat in a 350-degree F oven for 20-25 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg