Skillet-Baked Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Oat Topping

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Warm baked apple crisp featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble, cooked entirely in a cast iron skillet. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 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 300 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: 45 min Serves 6 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 5 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut 6 tbsp cold diced unsalted butter into the oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the skillet.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

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