Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Crisp

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A warm and comforting apple crisp made on the stovetop with a fragrant cinnamon-oat topping, ready in under 30 minutes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers medium tart 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 250 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large deep skillet over medium heat, combine 4 peeled and sliced medium tart apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften but still hold shape.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter to the oat mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the softened apples in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for 10 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp and the apples are tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

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