Description
Apple Crumble is a classic, comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a buttery, oat-studded crumble. This easy-to-make recipe combines warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with a crisp topping, perfect for cozy nights and serving 6 to 8 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 5-6 medium apples)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of flour. Toss everything until the apples are evenly coated, then transfer this mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering the surface thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the apple crumble cool for about 10 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Cold butter is essential for creating a crumbly and crisp topping texture.
- Covering with foil during baking helps prevent the topping from burning while the apples cook through.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- For vegan options, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
