Description
Oat Dutch Oven Apple Crisp is a warm and inviting dessert that captures the essence of autumn. With sweet, tender apples enveloped in fragrant cinnamon and topped with a crunchy oat mixture, this delightful dish is perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday celebrations. Each spoonful brings a nostalgic comfort that will make your home feel like a haven. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup brown sugar (light, packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional: walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and slice apples; toss with lemon juice.
- In a bowl, mix apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until well coated.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, melted butter, cinnamon, and nuts if using; stir until crumbly.
- Layer half the apple mixture in a Dutch oven, top with half the oat mixture. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg