Apple Crumble

April 13, 2025

This classic dessert is the ultimate comfort food—juicy, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, golden crumble. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for pure bliss in every bite.

Apple Crumble

🍴 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Filling:

  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Crumble Topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

🔥 Instructions

Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or similar baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Toss the Filling:
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugars, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Toss until the apples are well coated, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Make the Crumble:
In another bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assemble and Bake:
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling underneath.

Cool and Serve:
Let the crumble rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Apple Crumble

  • 🔪 Apple Peeler and Corer — Save time and effort peeling and slicing apples perfectly every time.
  • 🥄 Pastry Cutter — Make quick work of blending butter into your crumble topping.
  • 🧈 Ceramic Baking Dish — Stylish and oven-safe—great for baking and serving straight to the table.
  • 🥣 Mixing Bowl Set — A good set of bowls makes prep easy and efficient from start to finish.

💡 Helpful Tip: Mix in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts into the crumble topping for a nutty crunch that elevates this timeless treat.