Apple Crumble (Printable)

Tender spiced apples topped with golden buttery crumble for cozy gatherings

# What You Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ratio of juicy spiced apples to buttery golden topping is practically perfect
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with ingredients you probably have
  • Your kitchen will smell like cinnamon and baked goodness for hours
02 -
  • Cold butter creates the best crumble texture, so do not let it sit out while you prep
  • The topping should look uneven and rustic, perfectly fine and actually desirable
  • The juices will bubble up dramatically in the oven, so place your baking dish on a lined tray
03 -
  • Use a mix of apple varieties for the most interesting flavor and texture
  • If your apples seem very tart, taste one slice and adjust the sugar accordingly
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