Easy Apple Crisp with Buttery Oat Topping

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Easy Apple Crisp with Buttery Oat Topping

Tender apples flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, baked beneath a golden, buttery oat topping. Serve this easy apple crisp warm with vanilla ice cream for a cozy homemade dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Spiced Apples

6 medium apples peeled, cored, and chopped (about 900 g before peeling and coring)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 g
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ teaspoons lemon juice 7.5 ml
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml

Crisp Topping

1 cup packed light brown sugar 200 g
¾ cup all-purpose flour 94 g
¾ cup oats rolled or quick (60 g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
½ cup cold butter cut into small cubes (113 g), plus extra for greasing

For Serving - Optional

Vanilla ice cream

Equipment

8 × 8-inch (20 × 20 cm) baking dish
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Vegetable peeler
Knife and cutting board

Method

Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8 × 8-inch (20 × 20 cm) baking dish with butter.
Prepare the apples: Place the peeled, cored, and chopped apples in the prepared dish. Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss to coat evenly, then spread into an even layer.
Mix the topping: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients with a fork until the mixture is crumbly with small clumps.
Assemble: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples, covering the surface without pressing it down firmly.
Bake: Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the topping is golden, the juices are bubbling around the edges, and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil and continue baking.
Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

Apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn work well. Combine sweet and tart apples for a balanced filling. Cut the pieces evenly so they bake at the same rate.
Oats: Rolled oats give a more noticeable texture; quick oats create finer crumbs. Do not use steel-cut oats.
Butter: Keep the butter cold and leave some small clusters in the topping.
Storage: Cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating: Warm at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition: Values are estimates for ⅛ of the recipe, excluding ice cream and butter used to grease the dish.

Nutrition per Serving