Save It A comforting, classic dessert featuring tender, juicy apples topped with a golden, crunchy oat crumble. Perfect for a quick and easy treat using store-bought frozen apples.
I first tried making apple crisp with a bag of frozen apples when fresh ones were out of season. The result was every bit as delicious & satisfying as the traditional version, and I loved how easy it was to have dessert ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- Frozen sliced apples: 900 g (2 lbs), thawed and drained
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour (fruit base): 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice (optional): 1 tsp
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: 120 g (1 1/2 cups)
- Brown sugar: 100 g (1/2 cup), packed
- All-purpose flour (crumble): 75 g (1/2 cup)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon (crumble): 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 115 g (1/2 cup), melted
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23 cm (9-inch) square or round baking dish.
- Make Fruit Base:
- In a large bowl, combine thawed apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice, tossing until apples are evenly coated.
- Assemble Base:
- Spread apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Crumble:
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form.
- Add Crumble:
- Sprinkle oat crumble evenly over apples.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
- Cool & Serve:
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Save It Whenever I make this with family, my kids love helping to sprinkle the oat crumble over the apples. We all eagerly wait for the kitchen to fill with the comforting aroma of cinnamon & apples baking.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, measuring cups, spoons, baking dish, spoon or spatula, oven.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (flour), milk (butter), oats (may contain gluten unless certified gluten-free). May contain traces of tree nuts if added. Always check labels on packaged ingredients for possible allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 49 g, Protein 3 g.
Save It This apple crisp is delicious straight from the oven or reheated. Enjoy it for dessert or even breakfast!
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use fresh apples instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh apples can be used but adjust baking time to ensure the fruit softens evenly.
- → How do I make the oat topping extra crunchy?
Using melted butter and packing the oats lightly helps achieve a golden, crisp texture during baking.
- → Is it possible to add nuts to this dish?
Chopped pecans or walnuts can be mixed into the oat topping for added crunch and flavor.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the dish and refrigerate before baking. Bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes to baking time if chilled.
- → How can I make this gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free oats and substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- → What temperature should I bake this at?
Bake at 180°C (350°F) until the topping is golden and apples are bubbly, about 35-40 minutes.