An Apple Crumble is a dessert of baked, chopped apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with an oat and brown sugar streusel. It’s a great alternative to pie!
Apple Crumble
Y’all! I have a treat for you today! This Apple Crumble needs to be on your fall baking list. Pronto!
For this recipe, apples are combined with spices and then are topped with a pecan-oatmeal streusel for a comforting dessert. I’m not gonna lie, if there are any leftovers, I like a small scoop for a breakfast option in addition to scrambled eggs and bacon! 😊
Recipe for Apple Crumble
Apple base:
- cooking apples
- lemon juice
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- light brown sugar
- vanilla extract
Crumb Topping:
- all-purpose flour
- old-fashioned oats
- chopped pecans
- light brown sugar
- ground nutmeg
- salted butter, melted
How to make Apple Crumble
Time needed: 50 minutes
How to make Apple Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- To make the crumble: In a bowl combine the butter, sugar, and the flour, and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Grease an ovenproof 9×9 inch dish and add the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar in the dish and mix until the apples are covered with the cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture on top of the apples.
- Place in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes. You will notice the apples will start bubbling, that’s an indication that the crumble is ready.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Apple Crumble: FAQs
If you run into any questions or would like some suggestions, be sure to check out this section before leaving a comment.
Since this recipe uses all-purpose flour, no, it is not gluten-free.
To reheat, place leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Or, microwave single servings for 30-40 seconds at a time until warmed through.
Yes! You can freeze the entire dessert in a freezer-safe baking dish wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove any wrap and reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Your apple crumble is best when stored in the refrigerator for up to three to four days. Make sure to heat it up slightly before eating as it tastes best when warm
A cooking apple differs from an eating apple in that a cooking apple is normally too tart for most people to tolerate eating raw. Cooking apples also tend to stay intact during the cooking process, making it ideal for apple crumble, apple crisp, or apple pie. With just a little bit of sugar, it turns from a very tart, raw apple, to a sweet and delicious cooked apple.
Some of the most common apples to choose from are Granny Smith apples, Gala, Jonagold , Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Cortland apples.
When I cook with apples I usually choose between Granny Smith apples and Honeycrisp because they tend to be more readily available for me, but any of the apples listed will work for this recipe and taste delicious.
How did you like this recipe?
Now that summer is officially over, this is the perfect dessert to welcome fall. Don’t you think? If you tried this recipe, I would love to know how it turned out for you. Did you run into any problems? Was this an instant hit with your family? Leave a comment down below letting me know your experience with this recipe.
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Apple Crumble
Equipment
Ingredients
For the apple mixture
- 4 cooking apples peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice half of one lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumb topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cups pecans chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup salted butter, melted 1 stick
For serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- To make the crumble: In a bowl combine the butter, sugar, and the flour, and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Grease an ovenproof 9×9 inch dish and add the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar in the dish and mix until the apples are covered with the cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture on top of the apples.
- Place in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes. You will notice the apples will start bubbling, that’s an indication that the crumble is ready.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- The best apples to use are Granny Smith apples, Gala, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Cortland apples
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I love all of your recipes. Please send me more as you come up with new dishes/pastries/cakes. I look forward receiving more recipes from you. Thank you.
Hi Jamie, I made your recipe this morning, and it was delicious and simple to make. Thank you for a great recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Art! Thank you for your feedback and 5-star review! 😁