Apple Crumble Recipe
This easy Apple Crumble recipe is bursting with warm cinnamon apples, plus a sprinkle of sweet and crunchy topping, and it's simply the best apple crumble recipe you'll find.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For The Apple Filling
- 1 pound Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
- 1 pound Honeycrisp apples peeled and diced
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For The Oat Topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg you can add more if you like
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Lightly butter a 9x13 baking dish and spread out the diced apples in the baking dish; squeeze lemon juice over the apples and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle flour over the apples; then sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon and mix until combined. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Melt the butter and whisk the vanilla into the melted butter. Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture and mix well until crumbly, using your fingers or a spoon.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apple filling. Lightly spray the top with cooking spray.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until apples are bubbly and topping is a golden brown. If the top starts to brown sooner than the apples are done cooking, tent a sheet of aluminum foil over the apple crumble and continue to bake until done.
- Remove from oven and let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose the Right Apples: For a well-balanced flavor, consider mixing tart apples like Granny Smith with sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- Maintain Apple Texture: Dice your apples into even pieces so they cook uniformly.
- Adjust Sweetness: Depending on the sweetness of your apples, you might want to adjust the amount of sugar.
- Oats Matter: Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a heartier, chewier topping. Quick oats can become too soft.
- Butter Temperature: Ensure your butter is melted but not too hot when adding to the crumble mix.
- Check for Bubbling: The best way to know your crumble is done is when the apple filling starts bubbling around the sides.
- Spice It Up: Apart from cinnamon, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the apple mixture for added depth of flavor.
- Preventing Sogginess: If your apple filling releases too much juice and makes the crumble soggy, try tossing the apple pieces in a bit more flour or cornstarch before adding them to the baking dish.
- Serve Warm: Apple crumble is best enjoyed warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Storing Leftovers: If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven for the best texture.
- Freezing: If you want to make apple crumble in advance, you can freeze the unbaked assembled dish. Bake directly from frozen, adding some extra time to the baking process.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
