By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
210 cal · 60 min
Fat-Free Apple Crumb Dessert
Recipe GLPR24cadb57bf7d84
A light and wholesome apple crumb dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a warm oatmeal-cinnamon mixture. Sweetened naturally with brown sugar and apple juice, this fat-free treat is baked until the apples are soft and the topping is golden. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert that's equally satisfying.
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Ingredients
4 Medium baking apples
½ cup Quick-cooking oatmeal (uncooked)
¼ cup Light or dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
100% pure apple juice
4 sprays Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Position the oven rack to the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
Coat the bottom and all sides of a 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Rinse the apples under cool water. Peel, core, and cut them into thin, even slices.
Layer the apple slices evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the oatmeal, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon using a fork until well mixed.
Distribute the oatmeal mixture evenly over the layer of apples.
Slowly pour the apple juice over the oatmeal topping, distributing it gently throughout.
Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the apples begin to soften and release their juices.
Remove the cover and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the apples are completely soft and the oatmeal topping is lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. The dessert is ready when apples are fork-tender.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple or produce section standard at any Charlotte grocer—apples, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple juice are all reliably in stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart. At roughly 75 cents per serving, this is genuinely cheap, driven entirely by apples and oats rather than any specialty item. The 60 minutes is honest, though it front-loads to baking time once assembly is done, making it genuinely hands-off. This reheats well and works equally for a family dessert or a single portion pulled from the fridge; the crumb topping stays reasonably crisp on day two.
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