Healthy Apple Crisp

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There’s nothing like this old-fashioned apple dessert recipe to top off a good dinner. Serve this cozy dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

an image of the Healthy Apple Crisp served with a scoop of ice cream
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Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
  • Classic apple pie flavors get a nutrition boost in this tasty crisp.
  • Rolled oats provide fiber, contributing to a balanced dessert.  
  • This dish is cozy and comforting, especially with a scoop of ice cream on top.
an image of the ingredients to make the Healthy Apple Crisp

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 5 cups sliced peeled baking apples

  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ¾ teaspoon apple pie spice, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon plus a pinch of salt, divided

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375℉. Combine 5 cups apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon apple pie spice and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Transfer to a 2-quart square baking dish.

    an image of the apples, flour, sugar, and lemon juice being mixed together

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans

  2. Combine ½ cup oats and the remaining ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping over the filling.

    an image of the butter being cut into the oats

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans

  3. Bake until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm.

Recipe Updates

Based on earlier review and comments of this recipe, we’ve retested and made the following adjustments (and updated the nutritional analysis accordingly):

  • Replaced granulated sugar with brown sugar (to improve flavor)
  • Added flour to thicken the filling (to improve texture)
  • Added salt (to balance the flavor)
  • Increased butter (to improve texture of the topping)

Updated March 2025

Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154 Calories
6g Fat
25g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size ½ cup
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 1g 3%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 51µg
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 0mg 2%
Folate 11µg
Vitamin K 2µg
Sodium 150mg 7%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Zinc 0mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.