Description
Fall desserts evoke warmth and nostalgia, capturing the essence of the season with every bite. This delightful recipe combines spiced apples and a crunchy oat topping, making it the perfect centerpiece for any autumn gathering. Whether shared at a festive dinner or enjoyed on a cozy evening at home, this dish is sure to create lasting memories and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh apples (sliced, about 4 medium apples)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well-coated.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, remaining brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread the spiced apple mixture in the greased baking dish and sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruits such as pears or berries for variety. For added texture, include nuts or chocolate chips in the topping.