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Best Apple Crumble

A comforting and easy dessert with tender spiced apples and a crunchy topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 6 cups of peeled and sliced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Topping
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter softened

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  3. Spread the apple mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and softened butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for about 35 minutes, until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This apple crumble is delightful on its own but pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.