Description
Homemade Classic Apple Crumble brings sweet comfort from grandmother’s kitchen to your table. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a crispy golden oat topping promise delightful moments of pure dessert bliss you will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Fruits and Filling):
- 6 apples (choose firm varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (90 g) porridge oats
- 125 g (4.4 ounces) butter
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 180°C (375°F) and lightly greasing a baking dish with butter to prevent adhesion.
- Transform whole apples into bite-sized chunks by peeling, coring, and chopping, then transfer them directly into the prepared baking vessel.
- Enhance the apple mixture with a medley of flavors: dust with flour, sprinkle brown and white sugars, dust with cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently toss to ensure uniform coating, then splash with fresh lemon juice to preserve color and brighten taste.
- Craft the crumble topping by combining dry ingredients: oats, flour, brown sugar, and a whisper of salt. Introduce cold butter cubes and massage with fingertips until the mixture resembles rustic breadcrumbs, maintaining some larger butter fragments for textural complexity.
- Distribute the crumble topping evenly across the seasoned apple base, ensuring complete coverage and a promising golden landscape.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a transformative golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit underneath.
- Allow the crumble to rest momentarily after removing from oven, then serve while warm. Complement with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or silky custard for a classic indulgence.
Notes
- Select tart and firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in your crumble.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dessert.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on apple variety and personal preference, tasting the filling before adding the topping.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg