Classic Apple Crisp with Oat Streusel
A quick, easy, and forgiving dessert featuring tender apples topped with a crunchy, nutty oat streusel. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 large apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 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.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add cold cubed butter to the dry topping ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, forks, or fingers to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized clumps.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the oat streusel topping over the apples, covering the entire surface.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.
Notes
Use cold butter for the topping to ensure crunchy clumps. A mix of tart and sweet apples works best. For gluten-free, use GF flour blend and certified GF oats. For vegan, use plant-based butter. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the dish
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
Keywords: apple crisp, oat streusel, easy dessert, fall recipe, comfort food, gluten-free option, vegan option