5 from 15 votes
Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping
Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping combines tender, thinly sliced baked apples with a crumbly, buttery oat topping. The mixture of oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the topping adds a rustic texture and warmth, complementing the soft, sweet-tart apple filling. This dessert gently balances sweetness and spice, highlighting the natural flavor of baking apples, making it a comforting choice for cool evenings or casual gatherings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
370 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the crisp topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 78g, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (40g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter 76g, unsalted, chilled and cut into small cubes
For the Apple Filling
- 2 pounds apple about 6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch, baking
- 3 tablespoons butter melted (42g, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add cubed butter and, using clean hands, combine butter with dry mixture until it comes together into small crumbles. Transfer to refrigerator to chill while preparing filling.
- Make the Filling: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and flour until slightly thick. Stir in water, lemon juice and vanilla. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Stir until ingredients are well combined.
- Place sliced apples in a large bowl and pour butter mixture over the apples. Use a rubber spatula to toss and evenly coat the apples in butter mixture. Transfer apples to prepared baking dish.
- Remove topping from the refrigerator (separate into crumbles if necessary) and sprinkle evenly over the top of the apple layer.
- Bake at 375° F for 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown and the apples juices are bubbling at the edges of the pan. Remove crisp from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.
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Notes
- Use baking apples such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Golden Delicious for best results in texture and flavor.
- Store leftover crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
57.3g
(19%)
Protein
2.4g
(5%)
Fat
16.6g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9.9g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4.8g
(24%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
42.9mg
(14%)
Sodium
122.9mg
(5%)
Potassium
184.5mg
(4%)
Fiber
4.8g
(19%)
Sugar
39.9g
(80%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
13.5mg
(15%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.3g | 19% |
| Protein | 2.4g | 5% |
| Fat | 16.6g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42.9mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 122.9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 184.5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% |
| Sugar | 39.9g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.5mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.