A Homemade Apple Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert with a sweet and slightly tart apple filling, topped with a golden, buttery crumble. It’s simple to make and perfect for cozy evenings. Here’s an easy recipe for you!
Ingredients:
For the apple filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix works well)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
For the crumble topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges or chunks (about 1/4-inch thick). Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), lemon juice, and flour to the apples. Toss everything together until the apples are well-coated with the sugar and spice mixture.
- Transfer the apple mixture into a greased 9-inch (or similar-sized) baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
2. Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
3. Bake:
- Bake the apple crumble in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crumble topping is golden brown and crispy.
- If the topping starts to brown too quickly, you can cover the dish loosely with foil for the remaining baking time.
4. Serve:
- Let the apple crumble cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Tips:
- Apple Variety: For a balanced flavor, use a mix of tart apples (like Granny Smith) and sweeter apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji). This creates a nice contrast in flavors.
- Add-ins: For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the crumble topping or mix in some dried fruit like raisins or cranberries with the apple filling.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze the crumble for up to 3 months before baking—just let it thaw and bake as directed.
Enjoy your Homemade Apple Crumble—a warm, sweet, and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any time of year!