Description
A comforting and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Apple Crisp that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a crunchy oat and pecan topping, perfect for fall desserts or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Apples: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, ensuring the apples are well coated to absorb the spices and prevent browning.
- Assemble the Filling: Spread the seasoned apple mixture evenly into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, creating a uniform layer to ensure even cooking.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if you choose to include them for added texture.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the crisp cool for 10–15 minutes to allow the filling to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance the dessert experience.
- Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex and rich flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- You can substitute the nuts with your favorite variety or omit them for nut-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
