Description
Homemade apple crumble delights with its rustic charm and classic American dessert appeal. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples nestle beneath a crisp, buttery topping that crackles with each delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup / 125 grams / 4.4 oz all-purpose flour
- ½ cup / 115 grams / 4 oz unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup / 50 grams / 1.8 oz rolled oats
- ½ cup / 100 grams / 3.5 oz brown sugar
- ¼ cup / 50 grams / 1.8 oz granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and core apples, slice thinly, and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, ensuring each slice is evenly coated for a perfectly thickened filling.
- Topping Creation: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Incorporate cold butter using fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse, irregular crumbs that will create a crispy, textured topping.
- Oven Setup and Layering: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Spread the seasoned apple mixture evenly across the dish, creating a uniform base that promises rich, consistent flavor.
- Baking Process: Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apple layer, covering completely. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly, indicating a perfectly caramelized dessert.
- Serving: Allow the crumble to cool slightly after removing from the oven. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, dollop of whipped cream, or drizzle of custard to complement the warm, spiced apple base.
Notes
- Select Apple Variety Wisely: Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal texture and balanced sweetness, preventing mushy or overly soft filling.
- Prevent Apple Browning: Immediately toss apple slices with lemon juice to maintain vibrant color and prevent oxidation, ensuring fresh-looking presentation.
- Master Crumble Texture: Use cold butter and work quickly with fingertips to create uneven, coarse crumbs that guarantee a perfectly crispy, crunchy topping without overworking the mixture.
- Control Moisture Balance: Cornstarch helps thicken apple filling, preventing watery consistency and ensuring a rich, well-set dessert that holds its shape when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg