Apple Crumble Recipe

A spoon scooping out apple crumble from pan.

This apple crumble recipe is easy to make with a tender apple filling baked under a buttery brown sugar crumble topping. It's our favorite apple dessert for fall!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Rest time: 15

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Ingredients

Apple Filling

6 apples , peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick chunks (about 550-600 grams cut)
1 lemon , juiced (about 4 teaspoons)
¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar , or brown sugar
1 Tablespoon (8 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon apple pie spice , can also use cinnamon
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , use full teaspoon for extra spice flavor

Crumble Topping

¾ cup (97 grams) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (160 grams) light brown sugar , packed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 Tablespoons (84 grams) unsalted butter , slightly melted

For serving (optional): Vanilla ice cream, Whipped cream, Caramel sauce

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the oven rack in the center.

Apple Filling

Place apples in dish. Place apples in baking dish. Lay 6 sliced apples in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Drizzle 4 teaspoons lemon juice evenly over the top.
Combine apple filling. In a medium bowl, stir together 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples and toss to combine.

Crumble Topping

Make topping. In a large bowl, stir together 3/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in 6 Tablespoon butter, being careful not to over-mix (you don't want a paste). Crumble mixture over the apples.
Bake. Bake 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the apples are cooked through. If the top is browning before the apples are done, lightly place a piece of foil on top. Remove from oven and let sit 15 to 20 minutes to thicken before serving.
Serve warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Apples: I prefer to use Honey Crisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Golden Delicious. You can also do a mix to add more flavors. Make sure to slice them all the same thickness (about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick). I like to cut them from the shorter edge so the pieces are bite-sized.

Nuts: If you'd like to add nuts, you can add chopped pecans or walnuts in with the crumble topping before baking.

Storing: This dessert tastes best served warm on the first day. Store any leftovers in a covered container for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm.

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