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Oat-Topped Apple Crisp

This apple crisp layers cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced apples beneath a simple oat crumble. A covered bake softens the fruit before the uncovered finish browns the topping.

Apple Filling

  • 4 cups peeled and sliced apples, about 4–5 medium apples
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute, adjusted to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, margarine, or butter substitute, melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the apples, sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similarly sized ovenproof dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, sugar substitute, and salt.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter, margarine, or butter substitute and vanilla over the oat mixture. Stir until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  9. Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.