Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pecan Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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A warm baked apple dessert topped with a crunchy cinnamon and pecan oat crumble, perfect for a cozy winter evening. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 medium, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick Granny Smith apples
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 5 peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch thick sliced Granny Smith apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated.
Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly.
Step 3: In another bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Add 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Sprinkle the oat and pecan topping evenly over the apples.
Step 5: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender. Let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.