Description
This classic Apple Crumble recipe features a tender, cinnamon-spiced apple filling topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble topping. Perfectly baked to golden brown perfection, it’s a comforting dessert ideal for any season.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 1¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the apple crumble.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped Granny Smith apples with vanilla extract, granulated sugar, lemon juice, all purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Toss thoroughly to ensure the apples are fully coated with the mixture.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and use a fork to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly in texture.
- Assemble Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and pour the apple filling evenly into the dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over the apple filling, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbling and the crumble topping turns golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crumble from the oven and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly and makes serving easier. Enjoy your warm apple crumble!
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the apple filling.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- To make the topping gluten free, substitute all purpose flour with a gluten free flour blend.
