Spiced Orchard Fruit Crisp with Oat Crumble

A classic rustic dessert featuring tender, tart apples tossed with warm spices, topped with a buttery, golden-brown oat streusel. This version incorporates a touch of sea salt and toasted walnuts to balance the sweetness and provide a satisfying textural contrast.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 6 medium granny smith apples
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup walnuts
• 0.25 tsp sea salt

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/2-inch wedges. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9x9 inch baking dish. — 375°F
2. In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, light brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and sea salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the chilled butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
3. Scatter the topping evenly over the apple mixture. Bake in the center rack until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp. (about 45 min) — 375°F
4. Remove from the oven and let rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken. (about 10 min)