Applesauce Oat Crunch Recipe

A taste of the South classic! This warm, comforting Applesauce Oat Crunch is the perfect crumble topping for pound cake or a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a delightful blend of sweet applesauce and crunchy oat topping. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 351.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Oat Crunch

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How to Make Applesauce Oat Crunch

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 cup unsweetened applesauce. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spread the applesauce mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the applesauce mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
  7. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the applesauce layer.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the applesauce is bubbly.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving over pound cake or ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

33g

Carbs

20g