Apple Crisp with Oat Topping
A cozy, easy homemade apple crisp featuring a rustic oat topping that balances sweet and tart flavors, perfect for family dinners and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 900g) – mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp or Fuji
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (135g)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90g)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (113g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into ½-inch thick pieces. Toss with lemon juice and vanilla extract to prevent browning.
- Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt into the apple mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut cold butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
[‘Use cold, cubed butter to keep the topping crumbly and flaky.’, ‘Do not press the oat topping down to maintain crunchiness.’, ‘Start checking the bake at 40 minutes to avoid burning the topping.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes to restore crispness.’, ‘Mix tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.’, ‘Optional variations include adding nutmeg and ginger, nuts in the topping, or substituting gluten-free ingredients.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: apple crisp, oat topping, easy dessert, homemade, cozy dessert, fall dessert, family dessert