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Apple Crumble
This Apple Crumble is warm and tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crisp brown sugar and oat-crumble topping.
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 409kcal
Cost $6.21
Ingredients
Crumble -- Note 1
- 1 cup white, all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and cold
Filling
- 2 pounds apples (I recommend an equal mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), measured before peeling; peel and then cube into 1/2 inch pieces (~7 apples)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- PREP: Line a sheet pan with a Silpat liner or parchment paper (just in case anything bubbles over) and lightly grease a 9-x-9-inch baking pan (or 2=quart pan). Set aside.
- TOPPING: In a large bowl, toss together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined. Cube the butter and add it to the dry ingredients. Toss to coat the butter and use a pastry cutter to work it in. Finish by using your fingertips to work and press the butter into the dry ingredients until well dispersed and resembling crumbs. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- FILLING: Peel the apples and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to a large bowl and toss with the remaining filling ingredients: the lemon juice, white sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and vanilla. Toss gently until well combined and apples are evenly coated.
- ASSEMBLY: Pour the the apple filling (and any accumulated juices) to the prepared 9-x-9-inch pan. Spread apples in an even layer. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples but do not press it down. Refrigerate 20 minutes and then set the baking dish in the center of the lined pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- BAKE: Bake for 40 to 50 minutes (45 minutes is the sweet spot for me!), or until the crisp topping is golden brown, the apples are fork tender, and the filling is very slightly bubbling around the edges. (If the topping is browning too much, lightly cover the top with foil)
- SERVE: Let the crumble cool on a rack for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm and top with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
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Notes
Note 1: We like a lot of crumble topping. If you're wanting more of an even mix of apples to crumble, you may want to reduce the amount of crumble.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 61.6g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 45.8mg | Sodium: 3.3mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 41.3g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg