Apple Cinnamon Skillet Crisp (Print)

Tender apples with cinnamon and oat topping baked to golden perfection in a skillet.

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)

→ Topping

06 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch, if using, until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
04 - Combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, melted butter, and light brown sugar in a bowl until crumbly and well mixed.
05 - Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apple filling in the skillet.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make in one skillet
  • Delicious blend of apples and cinnamon
02 -
  • For gluten-free substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend
  • Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or chopped nuts to the topping for extra flavor and crunch
03 -
  • Use tart apples for the best flavor contrast
  • Let the crisp cool to set before serving to avoid a runny topping
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