Description

A cozy, easy-to-make apple crisp featuring tender Honeycrisp apples and a crunchy, buttery oat streusel topping. This recipe delivers perfect texture and flavor, making it an ideal comfort dessert for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

6–7 medium Honeycrisp apples (about 3 lbs / 1.4 kg), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch wedges
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
2 tablespoons apple cider (30ml)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5g)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (8g) mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (80g)
1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
½ cup packed brown sugar (100g)
½ cup unsalted butter (113g), cold and cubed
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (3g)
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) to the apples and toss again to distribute evenly.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Add cold cubed butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter chunks.
If using nuts, stir them into the topping mixture.
Pour the seasoned apples into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Spoon the streusel topping over the apples, covering as much surface area as possible.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling vigorously around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the filling to thicken.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use cold butter for the topping to ensure a crunchy texture rather than a pasty one. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, substitute butter with cold coconut oil or dairy-free butter alternative.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 52
Fiber: 4
Protein: 3

Keywords: apple crisp, honeycrisp apples, fall dessert, oat streusel, homemade apple dessert, comfort food, easy baking recipe