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Cinnamon Oat Apple Crisp on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Cinnamon Oat Apple Crisp

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Coat a 6-quart slow cooker insert with nonstick spray.
  2. Toss apples with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread evenly in cooker.
  3. Rub oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and butter into clumps; fold in pecans.
  4. Scatter topping over apples without pressing down.
  5. Stretch a clean cotton kitchen towel over cooker; cover with lid. Fold towel ends up over lid, away from heat.
  6. Cook on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until apples are tender and juices bubble at the edge.
  7. Remove lid and towel; rest 15 minutes before serving.