September Spice Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

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A warm baked apple crisp infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar mixture, perfect for cozy September evenings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers Granny Smith 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 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: 50 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 mixing bowl, toss 6 peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading into an even layer.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 1/3 cup cold diced unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple layer.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.

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