Apple Crisp Frozen Apples Oats (Print Version)

Tender frozen apples baked with a crunchy oat crumble for a quick, comforting classic dessert.

# Components:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 2 lbs frozen sliced apples, thawed and drained
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

→ Oat Crumble Topping

06 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss thawed apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the oat crumble over the apples in the baking dish.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy dessert using frozen apples
  • Perfect balance of juicy fruit and crunchy oat topping
02 -
  • You can use frozen apples straight from frozen by adding 5-10 minutes extra bake time
  • Make it gluten-free by swapping in certified gluten-free oats and flour blend
03 -
  • Add chopped nuts to the crumble for extra texture
  • Substitute white sugar in the fruit base with coconut sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
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