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Apple Cinnamon Crumble

Homemade apple cinnamon crumble with creamy filling and crispy oat topping.
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A humble, cozy dessert that feels like a warm hug. Tender, spiced apples bubble beneath a buttery, oat-strewn topping for a simple, forgiving treat that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • For the Apple Filling:
  • 6-7 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (e.g., Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Oat Crumble Topping:
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Let sit while making topping.
  4. For the topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter. Use fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter bits.
  6. Pour apple mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or 9x9-inch baking dish. Scrape all juices from bowl.
  7. Evenly sprinkle oat crumble topping over apples, covering completely. Do not press down.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is deep golden brown and filling is bubbling vigorously at edges.
  9. Let cool for at least 20-30 minutes before serving to allow filling to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter for a crisp topping. Letting the crumble cool is essential for the filling to set. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use cold solid coconut oil or plant-based butter.

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