Description
This simple and quick 3-Ingredient Skillet Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert that combines tender caramelized apples with a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Using flavored instant oatmeal as a topping base adds a unique twist and cuts down on prep time, making this a perfect cozy treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 pounds apples (4 large or 5 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) cold salted butter
Topping
- 1 1/3 cups flavored instant oatmeal (about 4 packets), such as Maple & Brown Sugar or Cinnamon & Spice
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold salted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon-sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F and place a rack in the center position to ensure even baking.
- Make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the instant oatmeal with 6 tablespoons of the cold butter. Use your fingertips to press and squeeze the butter into the oats until moist crumbs form. Place this mixture in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the apples.
- Sauté the apples: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apple chunks and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples develop caramelized spots and begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. Lower the heat to medium if the apples start browning too quickly. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
- Add the topping: If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the sautéed apples to a 2-quart baking dish. Scatter the chilled oat topping over the apples evenly; it may not cover them completely, which is fine.
- Bake the crisp: Place the skillet or baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 24 minutes. Bake until the juices around the edges are bubbling, the apples are tender, and the oat topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool before serving: Remove from the oven and allow the apple crisp to cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- The flavored instant oatmeal adds sweetness and spice, so no additional sugar is necessary.
- For a different flavor profile, try oatmeal packets like Cinnamon & Spice or Maple & Brown Sugar.
- Using a cast iron or other oven-safe skillet simplifies the process and minimizes cleanup.
- If you prefer a crisper topping, you can broil the crisp for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
