Description
This Apple Dessert Hybrid blends the finest qualities of crisp, crumble, and cobbler into one delicious dish. A buttery oat-biscuit topping sits over a warmly spiced apple filling for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for balance)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- ⅓ cup milk (or buttermilk if you want extra tang)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven
Initially, preheat the oven to 375°F. This ensures even baking and a nice golden top. - Prepare the Apple Filling
Place sliced apples in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over them. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently to coat. Then, arrange the apples in a greased 8×8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet. - Combine the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to distribute the ingredients. - Cut in the Butter
Add cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks. Work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If you choose to add chopped nuts, fold them in now for extra texture. - Stir in the Milk
Make a well in the center of the crumb mixture. Pour in the milk. Stir just until everything is combined. You should see a slightly sticky dough form. However, avoid overmixing. Overmixing can toughen the dough. - Top the Apples
Spoon dollops of this dough-like topping over the apples. Spread it gently, but leave a few small gaps for steam to escape. - Bake
Place your dish or skillet on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. - Cool and Serve
Afterward, remove from the oven. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. This helps the filling set. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if you’re feeling indulgent. Alternatively, enjoy it plain. It’s delicious either way.
Notes
Use whole wheat flour for a fiber boost.
Substitute some sugar with maple syrup or honey for a natural sweetness.
Enjoy plain or with vanilla ice cream for a cozy twist.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: CT35M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: apple crisp, crumble, cobbler, hybrid dessert, oat topping, baked apple dessert