Low Sugar Easy Apple Crisp

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

Sweet, tender apples take center stage here, tossed with warm cinnamon and a bright squeeze of lemon juice to keep every slice from browning and to deepen that classic baked-apple flavor. The topping builds a satisfying crunch from hearty rolled oats and cold butter worked into pea-sized crumbs, baking up into a deep-golden, craggy crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft fruit underneath. Everything bakes together in one dish until the apples turn bubbly and jammy at the edges, filling the kitchen with cinnamon and toasted oats. A short rest after baking lets the juices settle so each scoop holds its shape, whether you eat it straight from the dish or spoon it over ice cream. It's a cozy, low-fuss dessert that fits neatly into an added sugar-free routine without losing that nostalgic crisp-and-crumble appeal.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the apple filling

3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
3 tbsp granulated sugar
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Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice

For the oat topping

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

For serving

vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

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