Apple Pecan Crisp Dessert (Printable)
Tender apples meet crisp pecan-oat topping for a cozy autumn treat, best served warm with ice cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Filling
01 - 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (recommended: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Crisp Topping
07 - 3/4 cup rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
11 - 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and all-purpose flour. Stir until apples are evenly coated, then arrange the mixture in the prepared dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Incorporate diced cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Fold in the chopped pecans.
04 - Distribute the topping evenly over the apple mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and apples become bubbling and tender.
05 - Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Present warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to make with simple steps
- Uses basic pantry staples plus fresh apples
- Naturally vegetarian and adaptable for gluten-free diets
- Crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for potlucks or family dinners
- Ready in just one hour
02 -
- Brimming with fiber thanks to apples and oats
- Makes your kitchen smell like fall as it bakes
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and can be frozen
03 -
- For extra crunch toast the pecans lightly before adding to the topping.
- Slice apples evenly to ensure every bite is tender but not mushy. Work quickly with cold butter in the topping so it stays crumbly and bakes up crisp.