Raspberry Apple Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping

The aroma of this Raspberry Apple Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping as it bakes will fill your house and make you look forward to this amazing dessert. Serve this Apple Raspberry crisp warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top and savor every moment.

Apple raspberry crisp

A crisp or crumble is my go-to dessert for bringing to someone's house when we are invited to dinner during the Fall and Winter months.

The reason is crisps are SO easy to make, there's no way to mess them up:

You don't have to be suuper accurate with measurements. It's more of a toss & bake dessert, and it comes out perfect every time. So much easier to make from scratch than pie.

The combination of warm, juicy, baked fruit and crispy topping is absolute perfection to me, especially when topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

In this recipe I add pecans and lots of cinnamon to the crispy oat topping, which adds even more crisp and more flavor to the topping. Oh, and pecans and cinnamon are actually nutritious, making this a not totally-awful-for-you dessert, especially considering the apples and raspberries underneath the pecan crisp.

Related recipe: Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Apples + raspberries = match made in heaven

I *LOVE* playing around with different fruit combinations to make different crisps, and this Raspberry Apple Crisp is one of my favorite combinations.

Regular apple crisps are pretty fantastic, but they could use a little tang. And that's where the raspberries come in. 

Raspberries are sweet, but slightly tangy and tart when cooked or baked. They balance out the sweetness of the apples, and they also add a GORGEOUS deep red color to this crisp. 

In addition, raspberries are super healthy, low in sugar, and full of antioxidants. This is practically a salad. 😉

I still add cinnamon and nutmeg to this apple raspberry crisp just like you would to a traditional apple crisp, because those spices add a nice warmth and bring out the flavors of the apple.

Of course, if you want a traditional apple crisp, I got you covered there too!

Related recipe: Cranberry Apple Crumble

Crispy pecan topping

Are you one of those people who doesn't like nuts in your desserts? 

Well then, we can't be friends.

Just kidding, but give this pecan topping a try. It's totally different than a random nut in the middle of banana bread, it actually makes sense with the crispy topping.

The pecans give an extra crunch to the oat topping, and a really nice aroma because the pecans roast as the apple raspberry crisp bakes.

I use quick cooking oats for the topping. Old fashioned oats or 1-minute oats would both work equally well as the topping for this crisp, but I found a combination of the two is the best for texture.

Related recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

I hope you get a chance to make this Raspberry Apple Crisp! It's really so so good that you really would be missing out if you don't make it.

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Apple Raspberry Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping

An Apple Raspberry Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping is a great twist on the classic apple crisp. Makes a great Thanksgiving dessert, especially when topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Cool down time15 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Kate

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Cost: $15

Ingredients

Apple Raspberry Filling

• 3 lbs apples - (about 4 large), peeled and chopped into ½ - ¾ inch pieces
• 2 - 2.5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries - thawed if frozen
• 3 tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - , or less to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• pinch salt

Oat Pecan Topping:

• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter - plus more for greasing the pie dish
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup brown sugar - light or dark
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch salt

Other ingredients

• Scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375F. Use butter to grease a 9 or 10 inch circle pie dish, or spray it with non-stick spray. 
• Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, raspberries, 3 tablespoons flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well. 
• Prepare the crisp topping: In another microwaveable bowl, melt the butter for 30 seconds at a time until melted. Add the rest of the ingredients for the oat pecan topping to the bowl and mix well until you have a crumbly mixture. 
• Add the filling to the greased pie dish. Scatter the crumble mixture all over the fruit filling. 
• Bake for 40-50 minutes at 375F, until the crumble topping is starting to brown and the fruit filling is bubbling underneath. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, or until safe to the touch. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream on top.  

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (35%) | Cholesterol: 26mg (9%) | Sodium: 20mg (1%) | Potassium: 265mg (8%) | Fiber: 8g (32%) | Sugar: 26g (29%) | Vitamin A: 524IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 54mg (5%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)

The nutritional information displayed is an estimate and not to be used as dietary or nutritional advice. Consult a nutritionist or dietician for nutritional info based on the exact ingredients you use.