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Easy Apple Crumble

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium  apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • ⅓ cup  granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons  brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon  nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon  lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons  all-purpose flour
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup  all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup  rolled oats
  • ½ cup  brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon  cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon  salt
  • ½ cup  (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour. 
  3. Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish or similar oven-safe pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. 
  5. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. 
  6. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples, covering the entire surface. 
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. 
  8. If the topping starts browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  9. Let the crumble cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Choose firm apples: They hold their shape better. Granny Smith adds tartness; Honeycrisp adds sweetness.
  • Balance your flavors: A mix of sweet and tart apples creates depth.
  • Don’t skip the oats: They give the topping that rustic, chewy texture.
  • Use cold butter for a crumbly topping: If you want extra crunch, cut in cold butter instead of melted.
  • Make ahead: Assemble everything and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh when ready.