Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pecan Crisp with Oat Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Warm baked apple crisp bursting with cinnamon and pecans topped with a crunchy oat crumble, a cozy dessert for cold holiday evenings. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, lemon juice, 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 8, 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 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 5 medium peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until apples are evenly coated.
Step 2: Transfer apple mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Evenly sprinkle oat topping over the apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.