This is the cozy fall dessert you can make on a weeknight. Tart-sweet apples bake beneath a golden, buttery crumble, while The Olive Leaf Cinnamon Pear Balsamic adds a gentle spice and pear-kissed brightness that makes every bite pop. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 5 large apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 Tbsp The Olive Leaf Cinnamon Pear Balsamic
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup instant oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Ground cinnamon, to taste

Instructions

1. Prep apples. Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with Cinnamon Pear Balsamic. Spread evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the topping. In another bowl, cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until combined. Mix in oats and flour until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Assemble. Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples; dust with cinnamon.
4. Bake. Bake 45–50 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
5. Serve. Cool until warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & Variations

• Best apples: Use a mix (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Pink Lady) for texture and flavor.
• Nutty crunch: Fold 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping.
• Less sweet: Reduce granulated sugar to 3/4 cup if your apples are very sweet.
• Gluten-free: Swap a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified GF oats.
• Skillet version: Bake in a 10–12” oven-safe skillet for rustic edges.

Pair It

Finish with a drizzle of Cinnamon Pear Balsamic right before serving, or add a spoon of Vanilla Bean Gelato alongside. Great with coffee or a late-harvest Riesling.