Ingredients and Weight:
- Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced): 6 cups (1500g)
- Maple syrup: 1 cup (240ml)
- Packed light brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon (5g)
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Oatmeal: 1 cup (150g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g)
- Unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes): 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oatmeal, flour, and cubed butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the crumb topping.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and tart
- Apple cinnamon flavor
- Crunchy topping
User Comments:
- "This was a delicious and easy dessert. The maple and apple flavors were perfect together."
- "I made this for a fall gathering and it was a hit. Everyone loved the crispy topping."
- "I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to mine and it was amazing."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a vegan version, replace the butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
- If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.
- Be careful not to over-mix the topping, as this will make it tough.