Classic Apple Crisp with Oat-Pecan Topping
A timeless apple crisp with a buttery oat-pecan topping, perfect for a cozy dessert.
- Prep15 min
- Cook45 min
- Total1h
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings12
This apple crisp is the kind of dessert that brings back memories of grandma's kitchen. It's simple, comforting, and full of warm cinnamon-apple flavor.
The topping is the star here – a crunchy blend of oats, pecans, and brown sugar that bakes into a golden crust. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
Servings
Topping
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, or use several small ramekins for individual servings.
- In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until well coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish(es) and dot the top with the small butter pieces.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apples, covering them completely.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
💡 Tips
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats.
- You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or omit them entirely.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.
Inspired by a recipe from My Kitchen Escapades