Baked Apple Crumble

The quintessential comfort dessert, offering a warm, spiced hug in every bite, perfect for using up those ripe apples and bringing a touch of homemade goodness to your table. This recipe simplifies this classic, making it an approachable and incredibly satisfying dessert that’s sure to become a regular in your baking rotation.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 6 desserts

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

6 medium-sized apples apples a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith, and Fuji works best), peeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste based on apple sweetness
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch for thickening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional, helps prevent browning and adds brightness
1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small cubes

For the Crumble Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
0.5 cup rolled oats old-fashioned, not instant, for texture
0.5 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, optional, for extra crunch

Equipment

9-inch pie dish or 8x8 inch baking dish
Pastry blender (optional)
- Baking Sheet

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch pie dish or an 8x8 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour or cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice (if using). Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Dot the top of the apple mixture with the small cubes of butter.
6 medium-sized apples apples, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon salt
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or two forks, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
0.5 cup cold unsalted butter
Stir in the rolled oats and chopped nuts (if using) into the crumble mixture. Mix just until combined.
0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.5 cup chopped nuts
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish. Ensure the entire surface of the apples is covered.
Place the baking dish on a baking sheet (to catch any potential drips) and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges and tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the Baked Apple Crumble cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover Baked Apple Crumble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or the entire dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.