Homemade Apple Crisp with a Buttery Oat Crumble
Apple season has arrived in Quebec, and nothing feels cozier than a warm homemade apple crisp. Cortland apples add a delicate tartness that blends with a crumble of butter, oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. It’s the pure taste of autumn comfort.
The Taste of Autumn Joy @ Montreal
9/23/2025
Servings: 4 Portions
INGREDIENTS
6 Cortland apples
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
⅔ cup (150 ml) whole wheat flour
⅔ cup (150 ml) rolled oats
⅔ cup (150 ml) lightly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml)ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
⅔ cup (150 ml) cold butter, diced
Butter or vegetable oil, for greasing the dish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a bowl.
3. Drizzle the apples with lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
4. Lightly grease a square ovenproof dish with butter or oil. Spread the apples evenly in the dish and set aside.
5. In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Add the diced butter and mix with your fingertips until the mixture becomes crumbly.
7. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples, pressing down lightly.
8. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
9. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
10. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Every bite is cozy and comforting, just right for a fall treat.