Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the filling:
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6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour (helps thicken juices)
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1 tsp lemon juice
For the topping:
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3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or similar) lightly with butter.
2. Prepare the apples
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Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4–1/2 inch thick slices.
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Toss in a large bowl with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
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Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the topping
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In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble and bake
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Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
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Bake 40–50 minutes, until apples are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
5. Serve
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Let cool 5–10 minutes (so the filling thickens slightly).
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
💡 Tips for perfection:
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Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
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Don’t slice apples too thin—they hold up better during baking.
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For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the topping.
If you want, I can also give you a quick one-bowl, no-peel version that’s even faster but still tastes like a cozy, old-fashioned dessert. Do you want that?
