Apple Crumble (Print Version)

Tender cinnamon-spiced apples beneath golden buttery crumbs. Easy British dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
11 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter an 8 x 10 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or custard.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The crumble topping comes together in minutes with just your fingertips
  • It transforms humble apples into something that feels like a special occasion
02 -
  • Cold butter is the secret to a crisp crumble—room temperature butter will just disappear into the flour
  • The topping should look uneven and clumpy, not uniform and smooth
03 -
  • Do not overwork the butter mixture—those larger butter chunks create the crispest bites
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes
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