Description
This comforting American dessert pairs tender, cinnamon-spiced orchard apples with a buttery, golden-brown oat streusel topping. Eschewing the complexity of a pie crust, this crisp highlights the natural brightness of fresh fruit enhanced by the warm notes of nutmeg. Served hot from the oven with a generous scoop of cold, melting vanilla ice cream, it is the ultimate expression of home-cooked simplicity and nostalgic warmth, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
6 large tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 quart high-quality vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned apples evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, and brown sugar.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it reaches a coarse, crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the oat topping generously and evenly over the apple layer.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before serving each portion with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Try using a blend of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp to achieve a better balance of tart and sweet. You can substitute butter with a plant-based butter alternative to keep the dish dairy-free if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup serving with ice cream
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg