Description
A quintessential comfort dessert featuring tender, spiced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel. This classic treat combines fresh, seasonal apples with a wholesome mixture of rolled oats, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. It is a reliable crowd-pleaser that provides the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
6 cups apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform half-inch thick pieces.
Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and two tablespoons of sugar in a mixing bowl.
Transfer the apple mixture into a greased nine-inch baking dish.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, remaining brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Ensure the butter is kept cold until the moment of cutting to achieve the best crunchy texture. For a deeper flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the topping mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg