Description

This Apple Crisp with Oats and Cinnamon recipe offers a warm, comforting dessert that perfectly balances tender baked tart apples with a crunchy oat topping flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, it’s ideal for cozy family dinners or special occasions, delivering wholesome sweetness and a satisfying texture in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Apple Filling

6 cups tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced evenly
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar

For the Oat Topping

1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (or vegan butter/coconut oil for vegan option)

Instructions

Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly so they cook uniformly. Toss them with fresh lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar to enhance flavor and prevent browning as you prepare the topping.
Make the Oat Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut cold butter into small pieces and mix into the dry ingredients using fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits for a crispy texture.
Assemble the Crisp: Spread the apple slices evenly in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apples, covering the entire surface to lock in moisture and create a crunchy crust.
Bake Until Golden: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled crisp for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling gently. Let the crisp cool slightly before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor and texture.
Chill your butter before mixing to create a flakier, crispier topping.
Do not overmix the oat topping; keep it crumbly, not dough-like.
Test the apples for doneness by poking them with a fork; they should be tender but not mushy.
Let the apple crisp rest after baking to thicken the juices and set the topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: apple crisp, oats, cinnamon, dessert, baked apples, warm dessert, comfort food, easy recipe, gluten free option, vegan option