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Close-up of a golden-brown apple crisp topped with oats and cinnamon on a white marble surface.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe: Easy Dessert with Oats and Cinnamon

A warm and comforting dessert combining apples, oats, and cinnamon for a classic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 8 ounces French bread (about ½ loaf), cut into cubes
Eggs
  • 5 large large eggs
Milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
Butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Vanilla
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
Topping Sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar for topping
Optional Toppings
  • powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup Optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Create a caramelized layer with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. Layer bread cubes over the caramelized mixture.
  4. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and remaining cinnamon; pour over bread.
  5. Add topping sugar and optional toppings; bake for 45 minutes.

Notes

Use fresh bread for best texture and flavor.