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Frozen Apple Crisp Hacks

A quick and easy recipe for frozen apple crisp with a spiced apple filling and a crunchy oat topping. Perfect for a cozy dessert with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1707 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups frozen apple pie filling Use frozen apple pie filling or homemade version
  • 1 cup Rolled oats (Flocons d'avoine) Use old-fashioned oats (not instant oats)
  • ½ cup Brown sugar (Sucre brun) Light or dark brown sugar, based on preference
  • ½ cup Butter (Beurre) Cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon (Cannelle) Adds warm, spicy flavor
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg (Noix de muscade) Optional, adds depth to the flavor
  • ¼ tsp Salt (Sel) Just a pinch to balance the sweetness

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Spread the frozen apple pie filling evenly in a baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

  • To bake directly from frozen, add an extra 15–20 minutes to the bake time.
  • For a nut-free option, omit the nuts in the topping.