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Best Ever Classic Apple Crumble

Close-up of a warm, single-serving apple crumble in a white bowl with a spoon, featuring a golden brown, crisp topping.
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Make this easy, comforting apple crumble featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a rich, buttery, and crisp topping.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Pour the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
  5. Cut in the cold butter cubes using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Do not overmix.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling thickly around the edges.
  8. Let the crumble cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier topping, chill the topping mixture for 15 minutes before sprinkling it over the apples.
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or heavy cream.

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