Dutch Apple Crisp
A classic fall dessert with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery oat topping that turns golden and crisp in the oven. Simple, comforting, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 6 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 6 medium apples)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch
For the Topping:
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup cold butter (cut into small pieces)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Spread evenly in dish.
- Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and filling bubbles at the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving. Consider serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Use any apples you enjoy. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Cosmic Crisp are especially good because they hold their texture well while baking.
- Slice the apples thicker for more bite or thinner for a softer, more delicate filling.
- Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.