Dessert · From Adam's kitchen

Apple Oat Crisp

Name: Apple Oat Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: ½ stick unsalted butter, browned (browning optional); ¼ cup ground flaxseed; ½ cup wheat germ, toasted (optional but recommended); ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp brewer's yeast (optional but recommended); 1 cup rolled oats; 1 tbsp cinnamon; ½ tsp salt; 4-5 large apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp cornstarch (or 2 tbsp flour); Zest of ½ lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger); ¼ cup maple syrup

Warm, thinly sliced apples with lemon, ginger, and maple, under a toasty oat, flax, and wheat germ topping. The oats, flaxseed, wheat germ, and brewer's yeast are all ingredients traditionally enjoyed by nursing parents. Best with ice cream on the side.

Dessert
Great with ice cream

Serves: 7
Skill: Easy
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min

Method

Preheat
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Make the topping (5 min)
Mix all the topping ingredients together until combined. Set aside.
Prep the apples (10 min)
Peel 4-5 large apples and slice them thinly.
Season the apples (3 min)
Add the cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until really well combined.
WhyThe cornstarch (or flour) thickens the juices as it bakes.
Add ginger and maple (2 min)
Add the grated ginger and maple syrup. Mix until thoroughly combined. Pro tip: freeze your ginger ahead of time. It is much easier to grate.
Assemble (2 min)
Transfer the apples to the baking dish and spread the oat topping evenly over the top.
Bake (40-45 min)
Bake at 350°F. Start checking at 25 minutes, but expect it to take 40-45 minutes.
Ready whenThe edges are bubbling and the top is golden.
Serve
Serve warm with ice cream on the side.

Make it cheffy

Brown the butter, and toast the flaxseed and wheat germ ahead of time

How

Cook the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling often, until it foams, turns golden brown, and smells nutty. Toast the flaxseed and wheat germ in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant.

Why

Both add a toasty, caramel depth that pairs perfectly with apples and cinnamon.

Swaps

Brown sugar → coconut sugar.
Maple syrup → honey.

Make ahead & storage

Make ahead

Mix the topping up to 2 days ahead and keep it in the fridge.

Storage

Cover and keep in the fridge up to 3-4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to re-crisp the top.

Macros per serving

Estimate

Calories: about 315
Protein: about 6 g
Carbs: about 52 g
Fat: about 11 g

Per serving, based on 7 servings (the whole crisp is about 2,200 calories, 42 g protein, 367 g carbs, 75 g fat). Ice cream not included.

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Apple Oat Crisp

Method

Preheat

Make the topping (5 min)

Prep the apples (10 min)

Season the apples (3 min)

Add ginger and maple (2 min)

Assemble (2 min)

Bake (40-45 min)

Serve