Print

Cozy Maple Apple Crisp: Easy Fall Dessert

maple apple crisp - featured image
Print Recipe

A comforting fall dessert featuring tender, spiced apples and a crunchy oat pecan streusel topping sweetened with real maple syrup. This easy-to-make crisp is a crowd-pleaser that balances sweet and tart flavors.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6–7 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup (Grade B or dark amber)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4 inch thick uniform slices. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice, tossing to coat.
  3. Add maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the apples. Toss until apples are evenly coated and glossy.
  4. Pour the apple mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and sea salt.
  6. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized clumps.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples without pressing down.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Cover loosely with foil if the topping browns too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter for the topping to ensure a crumbly texture. Avoid using soft apples like Red Delicious as they turn mushy. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes before serving to prevent a runny bottom. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Keywords: apple crisp, maple syrup dessert, fall baking, oat pecan streusel, easy dessert, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

Find it online: https://bakebeam.com/cozy-maple-apple-crisp-easy-fall-dessert/