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Classic Apple Crumble

A warm and comforting dessert made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery golden crumble.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 6 cups apples peeled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wire rack
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix apples with sugars, lemon juice, spices, and cornstarch.
  3. Spread apple mixture into baking dish.
  4. Combine flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  7. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of apple varieties for best flavor and texture.