This Dutch Oven Apple Crisp is a cozy autumn dessert with tender apples and a golden oat topping. Sweet with a hint of tartness, it's delicious on its own or served warm with ice cream.
Why You'll Love This Dutch Oven Apple Crisp Recipe
This classic dutch oven apple crisp recipe is topped with crispy oats is an easy and delicious dessert that showcases the flavors of the autumn harvest season with sweet apples, warm spices like cinnamon, brown sugar and a crunchy oat top crust.
It's the perfect way to end a delicious meal or enjoy a cozy afternoon snack with coffee.
- Quick and easy. The hardest part is coring and peeling the apples!
- Delicious. The apples are cooked until they're soft and tender, which complements the perfectly crunchy top. The combination of sweet and tart flavors is simply irresistible.
- Economical. Apples, cinnamon, and oatmeal make this a deliciously inexpensive dessert to make for any meal.
Ingredients Overview
This classic apple crisp dutch oven recipe is made with fresh apples, a crunchy oatmeal topping, and a hint of cinnamon. It's great for serving a crowd or just indulging in after dinner when you're craving something warm and comforting.
If you enjoy simple pantry desserts like this apple crisp, you should also try our oatmeal jam bars, another old-fashioned recipe made from everyday ingredients.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Dutch Oven Apple Crisp
From the sweet smell of apples and cinnamon to its delightful, crunchy oatmeal top - this iconic oven apple crisp is the perfect way to close out a busy day spent raking leaves or apple picking at a local orchard.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 3 to 6 quart dutch oven with non stick spray. Wash, peel, and core the apples, then cut into slices and toss with the lemon juice.
Step 2: Place the sliced apples in the Dutch oven and add the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Stir the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour together until evenly combined.
Step 4: Mix the oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Step 5: Mix in the softened butter completely into the oat, sugar, cinnamon, and flour mixture.
Step 6: The oat crumble mixture will be lumpy like cookie dough.
Step 7: Crumble the mixture over the top of the apples.
Step 8: Place the Dutch oven crisp in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 mins, or until the apples are bubbling up. To prevent the top from over browning, lay a piece of aluminum foil loosely on top.
Cool for 10 to 15 mins before serving.
Dutch Oven Apple Crisp Serving Suggestions
Warm, buttery apples and crunchy oats make this Dutch oven apple crisp an indulgent treat. Serve it warm with vanilla bean ice cream, homemade caramel sauce, or whipped cream, or enjoy it on its own.
Substitutions and Variations
Some useful tips and substitutions when making this recipe:
- You can substitute other fruits for the apples, such as pears, cranberries, or blueberries.
- You can add nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to the topping.
- You can add a splash of brandy or rum to the apple mixture.
Tips for Success
Helpful tips to help you when making this recipe:
- For a more tart crisp, use Granny Smith apples. For a sweeter crisp, use Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp apples.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can make this crisp in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- To prevent the top from burning, cover the crisp with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking.
Storage Options
Here is how I store leftovers when making this recipe:
- This dessert can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw the crisp overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 mins, or until heated through.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen apples in this recipe. Just make sure to thaw them completely before using them.
Yes, you can make this recipe up to 2 days ahead of time. Just assemble the crisp and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Apple crisp with oat topping is traditional, but you can omit them and use an equal amount of flour instead.
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Dutch Oven Apple Crisp
Equipment
- 3 quart dutch oven
- 4.5 qt Enameled Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Apple Crisp Filling
- 8 cup Apples cored, peeled, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ½ cup Sugar
- ⅓ cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Apple Crisp Oat Topping
- ¾ cup Oats
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- ½ cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 3 to 6 quart dutch oven with non stick spray.
- Wash, peel, and core the apples, then cut into slices and toss with the lemon juice.8 cup Apples, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Place the sliced apples in the Dutch oven and add the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.½ cup Sugar, ⅓ cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Stir the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour together until evenly combined.
Make The Oat Topping
- Mix the oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl.¾ cup Oats, ½ cup Brown sugar, ½ cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Mix in the softened butter completely into the oat, sugar, cinnamon, and flour mixture. The oat topping will be lumpy like cookie dough. Crumble it over the top of the apples in the Dutch oven.½ cup Butter
- Place the Dutch oven with the apple crisp in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling up. To prevent the topping from over browning, lay a piece of aluminum foil loosely on top. Cool for apple crisp for 10 to 15 mins before serving.
Notes
- For a more tart crisp, use Granny Smith apples. For a sweeter crisp, use Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp apples.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can bake this crisp in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- To prevent the topping from burning, cover the crisp with foil for the first 30 mins of baking.
Carol says
Finally a recipe that has ingredients that we all usually have. Can't wait to try it.