Warm Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Golden Oat Streusel

Ingredients (US Customary)

• 6 medium apples (blend of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Step-by-Step Instructions

• 1
  Prep Oven & Filling

  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch or 9-inch round baking dish with butter. In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, maple syrup, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated. Spread evenly into the baking dish.

• 2
  Make Streusel Topping

  In a separate bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter in until coarse, pea-sized crumbs form.

• 3
  Bake to Golden Perfection

  Scatter the oat topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the streusel is deep golden-brown and the apple juices are bubbling warmly around the edges.

• 4
  Cool & Serve

  Let cool for 10 minutes so the juices settle slightly. Spoon into dessert bowls and top with generous scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.