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Apple Crisp Baked Apples

Warm and Cozy Apple Crisp Baked Apples for Fall Bliss

This Apple Crisp Baked Apples recipe is a delightful blend of sweet apples topped with a crunchy crumble, perfect for a cozy autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 pieces Honeycrisp or Granny Smith Apples Choose for sweetness and tartness
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents browning and enhances flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For the Oat Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats For a chewy base
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Binds the topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and depth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Warm spice notes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Earthy undertones
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Must be cold
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Optional for added crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
Optional Additions
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream For serving
  • 1 dollop Whipped Cream For serving

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash, dry, and core the selected apples, leaving a ½-inch wall.
  3. Brush the inside of the apples with lemon juice and arrange them in a baking dish.
  4. In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture and blend until coarse crumbs form.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped nuts into the mixture.
  7. Fill the apples with the oat mixture, creating a generous mound on top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use firm apples and chill the butter before mixing. Avoid microwaving when reheating to keep topping crisp.

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