Oven-Roasted Spiced Apple Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A warm apple crisp with tender roasted apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers large apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon 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 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

• 5, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges large apples
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 5 peeled and sliced apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubes using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
6. Step 6: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.