Oatmeal Apple Dessert 🍎🥣
Warm, cozy, and naturally sweet—like apple crisp in a simple, wholesome version
This dessert layers soft, cinnamon-spiced apples with a crumbly oat topping, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Apple Filling
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4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
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2 Tbsp brown sugar (or maple syrup/honey)
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
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1 tsp lemon juice
Oat Topping
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
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350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
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Prepare apple filling
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In a bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
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Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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Make oat topping
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In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
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Assemble and bake
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Sprinkle oat topping evenly over apples.
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Bake 30–35 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
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Serve warm
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Optional: top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
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🌟 Pro Tips
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Apple choice: Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness
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Extra flavor: Add ¼ cup chopped nuts or raisins to the topping
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Gluten-free: Use almond flour or gluten-free flour
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Meal prep: Reheat in microwave or oven; keeps well in fridge 3–4 days
🔄 Variations
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Caramel apple: Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving
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Vegan: Use coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup instead of sugar
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Spiced: Add a pinch of cloves or ginger for a warm spice note
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Breakfast with a drizzle of yogurt or milk
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Dessert with vanilla ice cream
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Snack with a cup of tea or coffee
If you want, I can also provide a slow-cooker version where the apples and oat topping cook together while you go about your day—super easy and hands-off.