Simple apple crumble

Olivia

Discover the Simple Apple Crumble Apple Crisp that everyone loves. A cozy, easy dessert packed with flavor. Try this Best Ever Comfort Dessert today!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 people

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, British

Calories: 480

To make the best Homemade Apple Crumble gather these simple pantry staples:
Apples: Choose sweet and crisp apples like Gala or Fuji for a rich flavor. You can mix them with tart ones like Granny Smith for balance.
Flour: All-purpose flour helps form the crumble texture. You can substitute with whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
Oats: Rolled oats give the Apple Crumble Topping its signature crunch. Skip them if you prefer a more classic softer texture.
Butter: Use cold butter to create crumbly pieces that bake into golden perfection.
Sugar: Light brown sugar adds a caramel taste while white sugar keeps the flavor bright and sweet.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These spices give your Simple Apple Crumble its warm cozy aroma.
Salt: Just a pinch enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness.

Step 1. Preheat and prep

Heat the oven to 180°C or 375°F. Grease a 20 to 23 cm baking dish. This size suits a standard Homemade Apple Crumble that serves six.

Step 2. Prepare the apples

Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples into 1 cm pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon flour, 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and the juice of half a lemon. The flour thickens juices so your Apple Crisp does not turn watery.

Step 3. Make the crumble topping

In a bowl combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup light brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add 125 g cold butter cut in cubes. Rub with fingertips until you get pea sized crumbs. Do not overwork. These cool nuggets bake into a crisp Apple Crumble Topping.

Step 4. Assemble

Spread the apple mixture evenly in the dish. Sprinkle the crumble to fully cover the fruit. Leave a few tiny gaps so steam can escape. For extra crunch mound a little more topping around the edges.

Step 5. Bake

Place the dish on the middle rack. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the top looks golden and the filling bubbles along the sides. Rotate the dish once for even color. If browning too fast, tent loosely with foil.

Step 6. Rest

Set the Simple Apple Crumble on a rack for 10 minutes. This pause allows the juices to thicken, which keeps the topping crisp.

Step 7. Serve

Spoon warm portions into bowls. Add vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream. For an Easy Apple Dessert on busy nights, bake individual ramekins. To scale for two, halve ingredients and bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving – about 1/6 of the recipe)