Description

A reliable, forgiving, and delicious apple cinnamon crisp with a buttery oat topping. This dessert is easy to make, customizable, and perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

6–7 medium apples (about 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg), peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4 inch thick slices. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice, and cornstarch until coated.
Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and work it in using fingers, a fork, or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling around the edges. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter for a flaky, crunchy topping. Avoid Red Delicious apples as they turn mushy. The topping can be made ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, use GF flour and certified GF oats. For dairy-free, use vegan butter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 32
Sodium: 180
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 52
Fiber: 4
Protein: 3

Keywords: apple crisp, cinnamon crisp, oat topping, homemade dessert, fall dessert, easy baking, comfort food