Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (120g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (226g)
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 1 pound)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy-Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, toss apples with any desired spices (such as ginger or allspice).
- Spread half of the crumb mixture in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the apples.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and slightly tart
- Crispy topping and tender apples
- Family-friendly dessert
User Comments:
- "This Oatmeal Apple Crisp is heavenly! The perfect balance of sweetness and tartness."
- "My kids devoured this dessert. They loved the crispy topping."
- "I made this for a family gathering and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a vegan version, use vegan butter and plant milk instead of dairy.
- Add nuts or dried fruit to the topping for extra flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a cast-iron skillet or a 9x9 inch square baking dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
