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Apple Cinnamon Crisp

A delightful dessert bursting with juicy apples, warm spices, and a perfectly crunchy topping, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6-8 apples) Choose your favorite variety like Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Enhances the apples’ natural flavors.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness to balance the tart apples.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warm, fragrant spices.
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Elevates the warmth of the dish.
For the topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats Adds chewiness and texture.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Foundation for achieving a crispy topping.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Provides rich, caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Brings everything together beautifully.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Topping
  1. In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  2. Let the dish cool slightly before serving.
  3. Enjoy warm, possibly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Mix different varieties of apples for depth of flavor. Prepare the apple mixture and topping ahead of time, storing separately in the refrigerator. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra crunch.