Vegetarian Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

Vegetarian Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Juicy Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples get tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of lemon juice, then piled into a baking dish and covered with a thick layer of oat crumble. As it bakes, the topping turns deep golden and craggy while the fruit underneath goes soft and bubbly, filling the kitchen with that unmistakable warm-spice smell. This is the kind of dessert that doesn't need any fuss to impress — just a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the warm filling. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing bake that fits perfectly into a vegetarian table, whether you're serving it for a holiday gathering or a cozy weeknight treat. The contrast between the tender, spiced apples and the crunchy, buttery-tasting topping is what makes this one a classic for good reason.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the filling

3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), such as granny smith or honeycrisp
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the topping

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch 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, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 tbsp flour until evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

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