Description
This Cinnamon Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples mixed with raisins and a touch of honey, topped with a crunchy cinnamon-oat topping. Perfect for cozy evenings, it balances sweetness and spice beautifully for a classic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1.5 ounces raisins (small box)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup honey
For the Topping:
- 1 cup quick oats (check labels for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the apple crisp.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, raisins, ground cinnamon, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the mixture and toss thoroughly to coat the fruit evenly. This mixture will thicken as it bakes.
- Initial Bake: Transfer the coated fruit into an ungreased baking dish, cover it with foil, and bake for 15 minutes to start softening the apples.
- Prepare Topping: While the fruit is baking, mix the quick oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a separate bowl until well combined to form the crisp topping.
- Add Topping and Finish Baking: Remove the foil from the baking dish, sprinkle the prepared oat topping evenly over the fruit, and bake uncovered for about 60 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the fruit is tender and bubbly.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
- Covering the fruit during the initial baking softens the apples without over-browning the topping.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
