Description
Get ready to fall in love with this comforting and delicious Apple Crisp with Oats—your new favorite dessert for cozy nights! This classic treat combines tender spiced apples with a golden, buttery oat topping that bakes to crisp perfection. It’s easy to make, requires simple pantry ingredients, and delivers all the flavors of fall in one spoonful. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, holiday crowd-pleaser, or warm comfort food for a weeknight, this recipe ticks all the boxes. Serve it warm with ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. It’s one of the best go-to food ideas for easy recipes, breakfast ideas, or satisfying healthy-ish snacks!
Ingredients
6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar (for apples)
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon flour. Spread evenly in the prepared dish.
3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
4. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apple layer.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a crunchier topping, mix in 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for the best balance of tart and sweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple crisp, oat dessert, fall baking, apple recipes, easy dessert, quick dessert, baked apples