Description
A quintessential autumn dessert that pairs the tart, tender bite of Granny Smith apples with a buttery, spiced oat streusel. This comforting treat creates a perfect texture contrast between the luscious fruit filling and a crunchy, golden-brown crust. It is simple to prepare using pantry staples and yields a warming, aromatic dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin
2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform half-inch thick pieces.
Toss the apples in a large bowl with one teaspoon of cinnamon and the lemon juice.
Transfer the apple mixture into a buttered nine-inch square baking dish.
Combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the cold cubed butter to the dry mixture.
Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Ensure the butter is kept cold until the moment you cut it into the flour to maintain the signature crunch. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg