One-Pan Apple Cinnamon Crisp

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A warm, spiced apple crisp made in one skillet with oats and brown sugar topping, perfect for cozy dessert cravings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers apples, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and sliced apples with 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture into a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, spreading it evenly.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Pour 4 tbsp melted butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract over the oat mixture and stir until crumbly and clumpy.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the skillet.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

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