Simple Homemade Spiced Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Ingredients

• •6 cups thinly sliced apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1/2 cup granulated sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• •1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• •1 cup rolled oats
• •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves until the apples are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, additional cinnamon, and salt.

5. 5

   Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture and stir until combined and crumbly.

6. 6

   Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the spiced apples in the baking dish.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

8. 8

   Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.