A Little Apple Crisp

Satisfy your sweet tooth with "A Little Apple Crisp," a cozy dessert recipe perfect for a small gathering or weeknight treat. This easy-to-make classic combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices with a buttery, golden oat crumble topping that's simply irresistible. Using just 15 minutes of prep time, all-purpose flour and rolled oats are transformed into a crumbly topping that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of apples, enhanced with a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Baked to perfection in under 40 minutes, this recipe serves four and is best enjoyed warm, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether you're craving a comforting dessert for fall or a quick family favorite, this apple crisp recipe delivers nostalgic flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 Apples (medium, peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 0 Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or grease a small baking dish (approximately 8-inch square or equivalent).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss well to coat the apples evenly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4

Add the cold, diced butter to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using your fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork, work the butter into the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs resembling wet sand.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.

Step 7

Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	966.1 grams (966.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2901

Total Fat 112.30g	144%
Saturated Fat 67.50g	338%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 291mg	97%
Sodium 723mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 464.60g	169%
Dietary Fiber 20.50g	73%
Total Sugars 302.90g
Protein 26.90g	54%

Vitamin D 86IU	431%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1249mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 62.4%