Description
This Classic Apple Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender Granny Smith apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy oat, nut, and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, it’s an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 lb Granny Smith apples
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and chopped)
- Pinch of salt
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the apple crumble.
- Grease the baking dish: Lightly grease a 1.5 to 2-quart baking dish with butter or baking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Prepare the apples: Peel the Granny Smith apples and cut them into 1.5 to 2-inch cubes for an ideal texture and size in the crumble.
- Mix apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the apple cubes with cornstarch, white granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated.
- Arrange apple filling: Spread the apple mixture uniformly over the bottom of the prepared greased baking dish.
- Mix the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, cold chopped unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix with your fingers until clumps form and the mixture holds together.
- Spread the topping: Evenly distribute the topping over the apple filling, gently crumbling it over the surface to cover completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Let it rest: Remove the crumble from the oven and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the apple crumble warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for added richness and flavor.
Notes
- Using Granny Smith apples provides a tart flavor that balances the sweetness of the topping and caramel sauce.
- Cold butter in the topping helps create a crumbly texture.
- You can substitute nuts with pecans or omit them for a nut-free version.
- Letting the crumble rest after baking improves flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately after warming for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple crumble, classic dessert, baked apple dessert, fall dessert, comfort food
