Description

This classic Apple Crumble recipe is the perfect cozy dessert for chilly nights. Featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble, it bakes to a golden brown and pairs beautifully with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce. Easy to prepare and comforting to eat, this dessert serves 6 to 8 and is ideal for family gatherings or a simple sweet treat.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of flour. Toss everything until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Prepare crumble topping: In a separate bowl, mix the 1 cup of flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate the cold, cubed butter by cutting it in with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assemble crumble: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering all the apples.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let the crumble cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, top with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.

Notes

Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
Make sure the butter is cold before mixing into the crumble to achieve the perfect crumbly texture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Add a handful of chopped nuts to the crumble topping for extra crunch if desired.