Easy Apple Crunch Recipe with Crispy Oat Topping
An incredibly easy and delicious apple crunch featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a guaranteed extra-crunchy, golden-brown oat topping. The perfect cozy dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- 2 Medium mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter (optional)
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6-7 medium apples (about 3 lbs) a mix of tart and sweet, cored and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Crunchy Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In the baking dish, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, 1 tbsp of flour, and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Toss gently to coat evenly and spread the apples in a single layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter chunks remaining.
- Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the fruit filling is hot and bubbly.
- Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
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Notes
For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Letting the crunch rest before serving is the key to a perfectly set filling that's easy to scoop. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!