Oven-Baked Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Warm apple crisp baked with a crunchy brown sugar cinnamon topping, perfect for cozy dessert cravings. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes layers granulated sugar, divided ground cinnamon, fresh lemon juice 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 320 calories and feeds 8, 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.
Ingredients
- 6, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick medium tart apples
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp, divided ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 6 sliced medium tart apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Step 3: In another bowl, combine 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 4: Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter to the oat mixture and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Step 6: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
- Step 7: Let cool slightly before serving, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Baked Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Crisp take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Oven-Baked Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Crisp?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Baked Brown Sugar and Cinnamon 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 Oven-Baked Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Crisp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). 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 Oven-Baked Brown Sugar and Cinnamon 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.
