1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8×8 inch baking dish to get everything ready. This sets the stage for a dessert that’s easy yet impressive for home cooks of all levels.

2-Next, mix the 6 peeled and chopped golden delicious apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a bowl, then transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. In another bowl, combine 1 cup light brown sugar, 3/4 cup old fashioned oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch of kosher salt, and 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like pea-sized crumbs for that perfect topping.

3-Spread the topping evenly over the apples and bake for 40-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and bubbly baking times might vary by oven, so keep an eye on it. The recipe yields about 6 servings, with each one clocking in at around 301 calories, and preparation takes just 15 minutes plus 45 minutes of cooking for a total of about 1 hour. If you want to make it ahead, bake it fully, then refrigerate and reheat at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or freeze it for later use.