This Dutch oven apple crisp recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The apples are soft and tender, the topping is crispy and golden brown, and the whole thing is just the right amount of sweet and tart.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This classic apple crisp with oat topping is an easy and delicious dessert that showcases the flavors of the season with sweet apples, warm spices like cinnamon, brown sugar and a crunchy oat topping.
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, and the topping is perfectly crunchy. 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.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Apple Crisp Dutch Oven Ingredients
- How to Make Apple Crisp In Dutch Oven
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
- 📖 Recipe
- Food Safety
Apple Crisp Dutch Oven Ingredients
This classic Dutch oven apple crisp recipe is made with fresh apples, a crunchy 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.
Apple Crisp Filling
- Apples - Use your favorite, wash, core, peel, and slice.
- Lemon juice
- Sugar - Regular white sugar.
- Flour
- Cinnamon
Oat Topping
- Flour
- Brown sugar
- Oats - Use old fashioned rolled oats, or Bob's Red Mill thick cut oats.
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Butter - Softened.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Apple Crisp In Dutch Oven
From the sweet smell of apples and cinnamon to its delightful, crunchy topping - this iconic dessert is the perfect way to close out a busy day spent raking leaves or picking apples from your local orchard.
Prepare The Apples
- 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.
- Place the sliced apples in the Dutch oven and add the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Stir the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour together until evenly combined.
Make The Oat Topping
- Mix the oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Mix in the softened butter completely into the oat, sugar, cinnamon, and flour mixture.
Crumple Topping On Crisp
- The oat topping will be lumpy like cookie dough.
- Crumble it over the top of the apples in the Dutch oven.
Bake In The Oven
- 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 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
If your mouth isn't already watering, just wait until you tuck into this delicious dessert – warm, buttery apples are paired with crunchy oats for an indulgent treat.
This Dutch oven apple crisp is best served warm. You can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It's also delicious on its own.
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Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations making this Dutch oven apple crisp with oat topping.
- 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.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making apple crisp in a Dutch oven.
Storage and Reheating
- This Dutch oven apple crisp 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 bake it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- For a more tart crisp, use Granny Smith apples. For a sweeter crisp, use Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious 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 minutes of baking.
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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📖 Recipe
Dutch Oven Apple Crisp
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 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a more tart crisp, use Granny Smith apples. For a sweeter crisp, use Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious 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 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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