Description
A delicious and comforting Classic Apple Crumble recipe featuring a sweet apple filling topped with a buttery, crumbly topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 crisp apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Additional spices such as nutmeg, allspice, or ginger (optional)
- Alternative flours like almond flour or gluten-free oats for gluten-free (optional)
- Vegan butter substitutes like coconut oil or vegan margarine (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly. Toss them with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon, ensuring all slices are well coated to infuse flavor and aid softening during baking.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and oats if used in a bowl. Add diced cold butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, creating a tender, flaky topping.
- Evenly spread the coated apples in a baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit, covering completely to retain moisture and form a golden crust.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for approximately 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apple filling bubbles underneath.
- Allow to rest briefly to thicken juices and improve texture. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream, custard, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free oats and an appropriate flour substitute.
- Experiment with different types of apples for varying sweetness and tartness.
- This dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg