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Golden oat-topped low-sugar apple crisp in a cream baking dish, spoonful showing tender cinnamon apples and crisp clumps.; title text reads Low-Sugar Apple Crisp Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Low-Sugar Apple Crisp Recipe

5 from 3 votes
A low-sugar apple crisp with tender fruit, a crunchy oat topping and no watery filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups sliced apples about 2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon divided
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Apple peeler
  • Sheet pan

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F and set the baking dish on a sheet pan.
  2. Toss apples with maple, lemon, cornstarch and half the cinnamon.
  3. Mix oats, flour, pecans, brown sugar, salt and remaining cinnamon; stir in butter until clumpy.
  4. Spread apples evenly and scatter topping without packing it down.
  5. Bake 38 to 45 minutes until filling bubbles near the center and apples are tender.
  6. Cool at least 20 minutes so juices thicken.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • USDA recommends prompt refrigeration of perishable leftovers and safe reheating.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.