Description
Apple Crumble is a timeless dessert with sweet, tender apples and a buttery, crispy topping, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. It’s easy to make, with simple ingredients, and delivers comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 6–7 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are great choices)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
- Prepare the apple filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges or chunks. Toss the apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. For thicker filling, add cornstarch and mix. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the crumble: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp. The apples should be soft but not mushy.
- Cool and serve: Let the crumble cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Fruit mix: Add pears, cranberries, or blueberries to the apple filling for extra flavor.
- Spices: Try ginger, allspice, or cloves for a different flavor profile.
- Vegan version: Use dairy-free butter and substitute granulated sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
