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Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble
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This easy Apple Crumble recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery, golden crumb topping. Perfect for cozy evenings, it uses simple pantry staples and can be customized to suit dietary needs or flavor preferences. Enjoy a classic, comforting dessert that fills your kitchen with warm, nostalgic aromas.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 6 cups tart yet sweet apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples evenly. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. This mixture will soften and sweeten during baking, becoming the luscious filling beneath the crumble topping.
  2. Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs—a key step for that perfect crumbly texture.
  3. Assemble the Crumble: Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the fruit, covering it fully to seal in the moisture and create a golden crust.
  4. Bake Until Golden: Bake the Apple Crumble in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and golden and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool slightly to settle before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to ensure a flaky topping rather than a doughy one.
  • Mix sweet and tart apple varieties for added flavor complexity.
  • Handle the crumble topping gently to keep a crumbly texture, avoid overmixing.
  • Allow the Apple Crumble to rest for about 10 minutes before serving to let juices thicken.
  • Use fresh apples for better texture and natural sweetness.

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Keywords: apple crumble, cinnamon apple dessert, easy apple dessert, classic apple crumble, cozy dessert

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