Apple Crumble Recipe
This easy apple crumble is the perfect fall dessert, with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crispy crumble. Serve it warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking dish (or similar)
- Mixing bowls
- Knife and cutting board
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Spoon
Ingredients
- For the apple filling:
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are ideal
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- For the crumble topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apple filling:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the crumble topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The pieces of butter should be pea-sized.
- Assemble the crumble:
- Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple filling, covering it as completely as possible.
- Bake:
- Bake the apple crumble in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
- Serve:
- Let the apple crumble cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. It’s best enjoyed warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.