Apple Crumble
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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.
Easy Apple Crumble Recipe
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.
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.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Crumble
- Quick and Easy! This sweet treat is ready in under an hour with no need to make pie dough. The only tools you need are a baking dish and a hot oven. Easy peasy!
- Sweet Comforting Classic! Apple crumble is like the warm homestyle filling of a classic apple pie topped with a yummy brown sugar sweetened streusel like oatmeal topping.
- Family Approved! This dessert will easily please your family! It’s fantastic served warm alone, but even more delicious when topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Filling
- Apples – Such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious.
- 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!
This dessert is super simple! It’s essentially a one pan recipe and there is no need to cook the apples or the crumble ahead of time. Just follow this easy 3 step process and your crumble will come out perfectly!
Preheat The Oven And Pan
Before beginning any baking recipe you need to preheat your oven. So turn it on to 375°F (190°C) to get it nice and hot. Then grab a 9×13-inch baking dish to use to both assemble and bake the apple crumble.
Make The Filling
Now, you can start on the yummy apple filling! Add the cubed apples to a large bowl along with the sugar, flour, apple pie spice, and lemon juice. Then toss the mixture together with a rubber spatula until the apples are completely coated with all the ingredients. Now, pour the coated apples into the baking dish and spread them out evenly.
Make The Crumble Topping
Once your apple filling is ready, you need to make the crumble. To do this, add the rolled oats, flour, sugar, brown sugar, apple pie spice, salt, and melted butter to a new bowl and mix it together until clumps form. Then using your fingers crumble the topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish trying your best to distribute it evenly.
Bake And Serve
With the apple crumble fully assembled, you can now put it in the oven to bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until it’s golden brown on top and the apples are soft. Then once it’s done, serve it immediately with a big scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
What’s The Difference Between Apple Crisp VS Apple Crumble
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!
What Are The Best Apples To Use?
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!
How To Serve
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.
Expert 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 in 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
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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)
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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 apples⅓ cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon apple pie spice2 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 oats1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup sugar⅓ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon apple pie spice¼ teaspoon salt½ 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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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.
Nutrition Information
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
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