Tender cinnamon apples bake beneath a crisp oat-brown-sugar topping for a reliable dessert with plenty of fruit flavor.
Cinnamon Apple Crisp Recipe
Prep: 20 minutes Bake: 45 minutes Total: 1 hour 5 minutes plus cooling Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled, sliced apples (about 6 medium)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Toss apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly in the dish.
- Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Work in the cold butter with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture forms moist crumbs.
- Scatter the topping evenly over the apples without pressing it down.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the fruit juices bubble around the edges.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving so the filling can thicken.
Why this recipe works
Cornstarch thickens the apple juices without making the filling gummy, and cold butter creates distinct crumbs that bake crisp instead of melting into a flat layer.
Helpful tips
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for fuller flavor.
- Slice apples about 1/4 inch thick so they soften evenly.
- If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the final 10 minutes.
Storage and reheating
Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat at 325°F until warm, or microwave individual portions. Freeze baked crisp for up to 2 months.
Food-safety note: Cool leftovers within 2 hours before refrigerating.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving: 345 calories, 4 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates, and 12 g fat. Estimates vary by brands and portions.
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