Oven-Roasted Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Topping
Warm baked apple slices covered with a crunchy cinnamon pecan oat topping that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes layers granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, 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 280 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.
Ingredients
- 4 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tbsp cold, cut into small cubes unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated; transfer to a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Step 2: In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Add 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes to the oat mixture; using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans evenly into the topping mixture.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the oat and pecan topping evenly over the apple slices in the baking dish.
- Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Roasted Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Topping take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 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-Roasted Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Topping?
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-Roasted Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Topping?
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-Roasted Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Topping 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 Oven-Roasted Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Topping?
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.
