Apple Crumble (Printable Version)

Comforting baked dessert with spiced apples and golden buttery topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
06 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
11 - Pinch of salt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter an 8 x 10 inch baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour in a large bowl. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Scatter crumble topping evenly over the apples.
05 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or custard.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes of active prep time
  • The contrast between tender spiced apples and crisp buttery topping is pure comfort
  • Your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while it bakes
02 -
  • Using room temperature butter instead of cold will result in a soggy, greasy topping instead of crisp crumbs
  • The crumble is done when the apples are bubbling actively around the edges and the topping is deep golden brown
03 -
  • Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips rather than using a food processor for better texture control
  • Use a mix of apple varieties, some tart and some sweet, for more complex flavor
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