Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pecan Crisp

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

A warm baked apple dessert topped with a crunchy cinnamon and pecan oat crumble, perfect for a cozy winter evening. This American Christmas recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 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 unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly.
3. 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.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat and pecan topping evenly over the apples.
5. 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.