Prairie Apple Crunch
Capture the essence of autumn with this Prairie Apple Crunch—a rustic dessert bursting with the comforting flavors of tart apples, warm cinnamon, and sweet brown sugar. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe layers tender, spiced apples with a golden, buttery crumble made of rolled oats and a hint of nutmeg. Ready in just an hour, it's a fuss-free treat that highlights the natural sweetness of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, elevated with a touch of bright lemon juice. Serve it warm, topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, for a dessert that's as nostalgic as it is irresistible. Perfect for apple season and a must-try for lovers of classic apple crisp recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.75 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice to the apples. Toss well to coat evenly, then transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats. Stir gently until well mixed.
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Evenly spread the oat topping over the apples in the baking dish, ensuring all the apples are covered.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
Remove the Prairie Apple Crunch from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.2 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 254 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 512.5 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 355.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2002 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
