Description
Warm spices and sweet apples merge in this irresistible Cinnamon Apple Crisp, blending homestyle comfort with rustic charm. Crisp buttery crumbles crown tender fruit, promising a delightful dessert that invites you to savor autumn’s most comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 6 medium apples
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform thin wedges, then toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon into the apple slices, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, blending dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate into the dry mixture, using fingertips to create a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple layer, covering the entire surface.
- Optional: Scatter chopped pecans across the top for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the topping turns golden brown and apple filling becomes bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes to allow filling to set.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness.
- Toast oats briefly before mixing into the topping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains a rich, flaky crisp topping.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount and adding a sprinkle of monk fruit sweetener for diabetic-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg