Warm Apple Crumble Classic (Printable)
Tender spiced apples with a golden, buttery crumble topping baked to perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Filling
01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Crumble Topping
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) to preheat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a greased 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend flour, diced butter, brown sugar, oats, and salt. Rub with fingertips until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Optionally accompany with vanilla ice cream or custard.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It uses up apples that are past their prime and turns them into something genuinely comforting.
- The crumble topping stays crisp on top while soaking up just enough juice at the edges.
- You can prep it in the afternoon and bake it right before dinner without any fuss.
02 -
- If your butter isn't cold, the crumble will clump into a doughy mess instead of staying light and crisp.
- Don't skip the flour in the apple mixture or you'll end up with a puddle of juice and soggy oats.
03 -
- Slice your apples evenly so they cook at the same rate and you don't end up with raw chunks.
- Press the crumble topping gently into clumps before sprinkling it on for bigger, crunchier pieces.