Easy Baked Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble Topping
A comforting, classic dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a buttery, golden brown oat crumble. It's simple to make with minimal prep, filling your kitchen with a warm, cinnamon-spiced aroma.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced (about 3-4 medium apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for the filling
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 1/4 tsp salt divided
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats not instant or quick oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking blend
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Notes
Storage: Cool completely, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or the entire dish in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the crisp up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate unbaked. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if starting from cold.
Substitutions: Use any firm baking apple variety. For a gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free 1:1 flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the crisp up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate unbaked. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if starting from cold.
Substitutions: Use any firm baking apple variety. For a gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free 1:1 flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream.