Dutch Oven Apple Crisp
This easy Dutch Oven Apple Crisp features tender apples mixed with warm spices, topped with a buttery oat topping. It's baked until golden brown and bubbly. Serve it warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall dessert.
Servings: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 cups peeled & sliced into 1 inch pieces 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick apples (about 8 cups sliced; 950 grams sliced; 6-8 whole apples depending on size)*
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger*
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
Topping
- 1 1/4 cup (163 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (170 grams); 12 Tablespoons salted butter, cold & cubed
- 1 1/2 cups (128 g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.8 cups peeled & sliced into 1 inch pieces 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick apples (about 8 cups sliced; 950 grams sliced; 6-8 whole apples depending on size)*, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger*, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.1 1/4 cup (163 g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.3/4 cup (170 grams); 12 Tablespoons salted butter, cold & cubed
- Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.1 1/2 cups (128 g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- Grease a shallow dutch oven or a large baking dish. Pour the apple mixture into the baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the apples, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow the apple crisp to cool for a few minutes before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.vanilla ice cream, for serving
Notes
- Apples: I recommend using a mix of Cosmic Crisp and Granny Smith apples (1/3 Cosmic Crisp and 2/3 Granny Smith). Granny Smith apples are essential for their tartness, but Cosmic Crisp apples can be swapped for Honeycrisp, Jazz, or Pink Lady apples. You will need 6-8 whole apples, depending on their size. Measure and weigh them after peeling and slicing.
- Spices: These are classic apple pie spices. If you prefer not to use nutmeg, ginger, or cloves, you can substitute them with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 117mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g