Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet apples, warm spices, and a crunchy peanut butter topping with this delightful Apple Peanut Butter Crisp. This wholesome dessert is a comforting treat for any occasion, especially during the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apples:
- 5 cups apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Topping:
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup white whole wheat flour
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add peanut butter, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract. Stir until crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the topping over the apples. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla yogurt or ice cream.
Notes
- You can use baking apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.
- Crunchy peanut butter adds texture, while almond butter is a tasty alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
