Warm Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumble (Printable)

A comforting blend of tender apples with a buttery cinnamon crumble baked golden.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
09 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease an 8x10 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 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, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Rub between fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger pieces for texture.
05 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and bake
  • Perfect for fall and winter gatherings
02 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance
  • Butter must be cold to achieve the perfect crumble texture
03 -
  • Peeling apples helps the filling cook evenly and prevents sogginess
  • Do not overmix the crumble topping to keep a crumbly texture
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