Warm Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumble (Printable)

Golden crumble with tender apples and a buttery cinnamon topping, perfect for cozy evenings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
08 - ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
09 - ⅓ cup light brown sugar
10 - ⅓ cup rolled oats
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of salt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x10-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, cold butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Rub the mixture between your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger pieces for texture.
05 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot easy dessert
  • Perfect balance of sweet and spice
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if required due to possible cross-contamination.
  • Adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumble enhances texture and flavor.
03 -
  • Use slightly tart apples for best flavor balance.
  • Let the crumble cool a bit to allow juices to thicken before serving.
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