Description
A timeless American dessert featuring tender, spiced Granny Smith apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat streusel. This recipe relies on the natural pectin of the fruit to create a luscious, syrupy filling while the perfectly balanced oat-to-flour ratio ensures an satisfying, golden-brown crunch. Ideal for weeknight treats or festive gatherings, this simple yet elegant dish brings out the best of fresh orchard fruit using pantry staples. Perfectly bubbly and aromatic, it is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform half-inch thick wedges.
Toss the apple slices in a large bowl with half of the sugar and all of the cinnamon.
Transfer the apple mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, and the remaining sugar.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the texture is crumbly.
Spread the streusel mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake for 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp apples if you prefer a sweeter flavor profile. You can substitute all-purpose flour with oat flour for a gluten-free variation. Always use cold butter to ensure the topping reaches the correct crumbly texture. Keep the crisp in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerated for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg