Crispy, sweet and nostalgic Apple Crumble made completely from scratch! This delicious dessert doesn’t need an explanation, but I must say, it’s one that is on the top of my list for homemade apple treats.
If there’s a true classic dessert that we all know and love, it’s apple crumble. A sweet gooey filling made with tart granny smith apples, and some great apple pie spices, topped with a crunchy brown sugar and oat streusel topping – it’s pure comfort. In under and hour you can have this classic and delicious dessert on your table, ready to be topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Apple Crumble
- Easy To Make
- Uses Simple, Pantry Staple Ingredients
- Classic Dessert
- Delicious Comfort Food
- Ready In Under 1 Hour
If by chance, you’ve never had the pleasure of tasting apple crumble before – let me introduce you. This classic dessert has all the makings of an apple pie, without the pie crust. Hosting a scrumptious ooey-gooey filling, amplified with a delicious brown sugar-infused streusel topping. This is a foolproof recipe that would make even your grandmother proud! Now let’s get baking.
Ingredient Notes
Filling
- Apples – Such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious. See “FAQs & Expert Tips” for more info!
- Sugar – Regular granulated will do the trick!
- Flour – I used plain all-purpose flour.
- Spices – I use my homemade apple pie spice which adds great flavor.
- Lemon Juice – I prefer freshly squeezed. Lemon helps to balance out the sweetness and also helps prevent apples from browning.
Crumble
- Oats – I used rolled oats.
- Flour – Trusty all-purpose flour again to thicken up the filling a bit!
- Sugar – I use both white and packed brown sugar to add some sweetness.
- Spices – I use my homemade apple pie spice which adds great flavor.
- Salt – The salt is important to balance out the sweetness in the crumble, don’t skip it!
- Butter – I always opt for unsalted to control the sodium content. Just make sure the butter is melted!
How To Make Apple Crumble
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine and Spread Filling Ingredients: Add all the filling ingredients to a large bowl and toss well with a spatula. Transfer them to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread them out evenly.
- Combine and Sprinkle with Topping: In another large bowl, add all the topping ingredients and mix until clumps form. Spread over the apples evenly, crumbling with fingers.
- Bake and Serve: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden and the apples are soft. Serve warm with a good vanilla ice cream.
FAQs
There’s not a big difference between the two. The terms crisp and crumble are mostly interchangeable, but to some people they can mean two different things, so let me clarify! A crumble is chopped apples topped with a streusel topping, whereas a crisp includes oats. I included oats in my crumble because I am rebellious, but call it what you want – either way it’s delicious!
Granny smith are hands down the best baking apple. Why? Because they’re sturdy enough to prevent a gooey mess when pulled from the oven, and they’re nice and tart in flavor, which means that it holds up well to all the sugar we’re going to be adding to our dish. You can always use golden delicious instead but keep in mind that sugar levels may have to be adjusted. It all depends on your sweet tooth!
Right out of the pan with a spoon! Just kidding. This dessert is more than perfect on its own, it has crunch, sweetness, and that ooey gooey filling. Paired with a dollop of whipped cream, or a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a drizzle of caramel, you’re not far off from perfection.
Tips
- Make sure your apples are at room temperature before baking with them, so if you’re one of those types to keep their apples in the fridge be sure to remove them well ahead of time!
- Keeping the peel of the apple on or not is totally up to you! I like to remove it from my apples for both visual appeal and to assure that my texture is spot on.
- Be sure to cut your apples up thin enough and and equal cubes to ensure they bake to tender perfection, we don’t want any hard or raw bits in our filling.
Leftover Apple Crumble
Make sure to let your apple crumble cool completely before storing in the fridge. Seal completely or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezing
Again, make sure your apple crumble has cooled completely before popping in the freezer in an airtight container and it will keep for up to 3 months!
Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before warming back up to serving temperature in the oven at 350°F for 20 – 25 minutes.
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Apple Crumble
Equipment
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 pounds green apples (Granny Smith, about 6 apples), peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- ⅓ cup sugar granulated
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Crumble
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar granulated
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine and Spread Filling Ingredients: Add all the filling ingredients to a large bowl and toss well with a spatula. Transfer them to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread them out evenly.2 pounds green apples, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Combine and Sprinkle with Topping: In another large bowl, add all the topping ingredients and mix until clumps form. Spread over the apples evenly, crumbling with fingers.1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup butter
- Bake and Serve: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden and the apples are soft. Serve warm with a good vanilla ice cream.
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Recipe Notes
- Make sure your apples are at room temperature before baking with them, so if you’re one of those types to keep their apples in the fridge be sure to remove them well ahead of time!
- Keeping the peel of the apple on or not is totally up to you! I like to remove it from my apples for both visual appeal and to assure that my texture is spot on.
- Be sure to cut your apples up thin enough and and equal cubes to ensure they bake to tender perfection, we don’t want any hard or raw bits in our filling.
- Make sure to let your apple crumble cool completely before storing in the fridge. Seal completely or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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