Description
A cozy and classic dessert featuring tender baked apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy oat crumble and served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Transfer the apple mixture into a greased 8×8-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Use gluten-free flour and oats to make the dessert gluten-free.
- Top with caramel drizzle for added sweetness.
- Combine with other fruits like pears or berries for a flavor variation.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (with ice cream)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
