Craving a dessert that's both comforting and incredibly simple to make? Get ready to discover an apple crumble recipe so delicious and easy, it's practically foolproof! Prepare for a symphony of tart apples and sweet crumble topping that will have everyone begging for seconds.
Ingredients
For the Apple Crumble, we've got two parts to gather ingredients for—the apple filling and the crumble topping!
Let's start with the apple filling. You'll need 2 lb of Granny Smith apples—that's about 1kg—plus 1 tbsp of flour, ½ cup of white sugar, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of ground cinnamon. Incorporating lemon juice helps to prevent browning and adds essential acidity to balance the sweetness of the apples.
Now, for the crumble topping, grab 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon powder, 125g of unsalted butter (melted, of course!), and a pinch of salt. Don't forget vanilla ice cream for serving!
Instructions
Now that we've gathered everything, let's get into how I pull this awesome dessert together! First, you'll want to preheat your oven to 350°F. Then, make sure you peel and cube those Granny Smith apples into ½-inch pieces!
Next up, for the filling, you'll toss the apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. This step is similar to how cinnamon spice is added for flavor in muffins. Dump that tasty mix into a greased baking dish—a 1.5-liter one works great! Don't have one? You can use something similar.
Time for the crumble! Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until it looks like wet sand. Now, spread that yummy crumble over the apples giving it a nice crumbly topping with your fingers.
Finally, bake for 30–40 minutes, until golden brown! Let it cool for a bit before serving. I like to serve it with Ice Cream, I think that's the best part.
Here is a reminder about baking:
- Baking is as much of an art as it is a science.
- Always double-check amounts, don't guess.
- Be patient and have fun.
Recipe Notes
Granny Smiths are my go-to, because they bring a bit of tartness that balances the sweet, but hey, feel free to use whatever apples—or even pears—you're in the mood for! Peaches work too, but you might wanna cut back on the sugar a bit. This recipe's also great for any berries.
Whatever fruit you use, don't skip the sugar entirely. It's essential for getting that jammy filling—we don't want watery filling, do we?
Now, listen up: this recipe's pretty forgiving. US cups or Imperial cups—it all works! Just don't use Japanese cups; they're too small. So, please use the weights provided!
Want to make it ahead? Prep everything, but hold off on crumbling the topping. Cover it with cling wrap, chill if it's hot, and then crumble it right before baking. Easy peasy!
Nutrition Information
Speaking of sugar, let's talk numbers! Each serving – and we're assuming this recipe makes 8 servings – is about 378g. That's without the vanilla ice cream, mind you!
Think of it this way—you're getting a good chunk of apple-y, crumble-y goodness in each bite! Nutrition isn't everything, it really is about enjoyment! But if you're tracking things, remember these points:
- It is an estimated value. These things can swing either way depending on the exact ingredients and the size of your slices.
- Consider cutting back on the sugar in the crumble topping. You would get what I said earlier – sweetness – but hey, it's *your* crumble!
- If you are very concerned about nutrition, speak with a professional.
Short Recipe Version
Apple Crumble Recipe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 6-8 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice and place in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Let it cool before serving
Nutrition Information (per serving – estimated):
- Calories: 250-300
- Fat: 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: 6-8g
- Carbohydrates: 40-45g
- Sugar: 25-30g
- Protein: 3-4g