Maple Pecan Apple Crisp
A cozy fall dessert made with tender apples coated in maple syrup and topped with a buttery pecan-oat crumble. This Maple Pecan Apple Crisp is simple, comforting, and perfect for gatherings or weeknight treats.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting Board
- Baking Dish (8×8 or 9×9 inches)
- Oven
Ingrédients
- 4 cups apples sliced, peeled if desired
- 1/4 cup maple syrup for apples
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for apples
Topping
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix sliced apples with maple syrup and cinnamon. Spread evenly into baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine pecans, oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apple mixture.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For variation, add berries, cranberries, or a pinch of nutmeg. Use gluten-free oats and flour for a GF option, or swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version. Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated or freeze up to 3 months.