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Classic Apple Crumble

Classic Apple Crumble

Classic Apple Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert made with sweet apples, spices, and a crumbly topping, perfect for celebrating autumn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: SWEET TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 6 apples apples peel and slice them
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar balances tartness
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar adds richness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice prevents browning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon classic flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg complements cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour thickens filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances sweetness
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour base for crumble
  • 0.75 cup rolled oats adds texture
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar rich sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon echoes filling
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt balances flavors
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Equipment

  • Baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Classic Apple Crumble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Stir until well-coated, then transfer to the prepared dish.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter, mixing until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple filling.
  5. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish!

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