Description

Fall’s favorite dessert, turned up a notch. This extra-large, extra-cozy apple crisp is everything you want from an autumn bake: warm spiced apples, golden buttery oat topping, and just enough sweet crunch. We’ve doubled the batch so there’s plenty to go around—and added a few twists like toasted pecans and maple for a deeper, richer flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

12 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or a mix), peeled, cored, sliced

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Twist: 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, adds depth)

For the Topping:

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Twists:

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

Pinch of cardamom or ginger for extra warmth

To Serve:

Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Drizzle of warm caramel or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish or two 8×8 pans.

In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugars, spices, lemon juice, flour, and maple syrup (if using). Pour into baking dish.

In another bowl, combine oats, flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, and nuts (if using). Add cold butter and cut in with fingers or pastry cutter until crumbly.

Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.

Bake for 45–55 minutes, until top is golden and filling is bubbling.

Let cool slightly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream and optional drizzle.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 min
Category: Snack

Nutrition

Calories: 400
Sugar: 35g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 4g