One-Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp
Warm apple crisp with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar oat topping, made quickly in one bowl for an easy homemade dessert. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes pairs rolled oats, all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (peeled, cored, and sliced) large apples
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (5 tbsp), melted unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, toss 4 peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Step 2: In the same bowl, add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon. Pour 1/3 cup (5 tbsp) melted unsalted butter over the mixture.
- Step 3: Stir everything together gently until the oat mixture is crumbly and uniformly coated with butter.
- Step 4: Transfer the apple slices to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly and tender. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep rolled oats from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Bowl Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisp?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
