Description
A quick, 15-minute prep dessert perfect for busy weeknights, yielding just 2-3 servings of warm, caramelized apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat streusel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples (about 450g), peeled and chopped into ½-inch chunks (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji recommended)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1 teaspoon extra cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch baking dish or large ramekin with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples with lemon juice and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Using a fork or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized clumps.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Spoon the oat streusel over the apples and press down gently to help it adhere.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.
Notes
Use cold butter for a crunchy streusel texture. Avoid Red Delicious apples as they turn to mush. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and flour. For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter sticks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: small batch dessert, apple crisp, quick dessert, weeknight baking, oat streusel, gluten-free option, vegan option