Sheet Pan Caramelized Apple Cinnamon Crisp

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A rustic sheet pan dessert featuring tender apples caramelized with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a crunchy oat crumble. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers Granny Smith apples, unsalted butter, brown 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 280 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg until well coated.
  3. Step 3: Spread the apple mixture evenly across the prepared sheet pan.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Mix with a fork until crumbly.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the apples.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
  7. Step 7: Let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

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