Description
A timeless dessert, this classic apple crumble recipe features spiced apples beneath a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn recommended)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Juice of half a lemon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice; toss to coat.
3. Spread apple mixture in an 8×8-inch baking dish.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
5. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle crumble evenly over apples.
7. Bake 40–50 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or custard.
Notes
For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) to the topping.
Keep the butter cold for the best crumb texture.
If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil near the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg