Baked Apple Crumble Dessert (Printable version)
Tender baked apples crowned with a golden, buttery crumble for a cozy dessert experience.
# What you need:
→ Apples
01 - 6 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
→ Sugar & Spices
03 - ½ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Crumble Topping
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - ¾ cup rolled oats
08 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
→ Optional
11 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
04 - Evenly sprinkle crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 40 minutes or until topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
05 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This crumble has a way of turning simple apples into a golden, buttery dream that feels like sharing a well-kept kitchen secret.
- Once you taste the crisp topping with tender fruit beneath, it becomes your go-to comfort dessert for any occasion.
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- Using cold butter for the crumble topping is a game changer to get that perfect crispy texture instead of a soft topping.
- Adding a handful of nuts or raisins can elevate the flavor unexpectedly and make this dish uniquely yours.
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- Chilling the crumble topping dough before baking can intensify the texture difference between the crunchy top and soft apples underneath.
- Using a mix of tart and sweet apples adds complexity that makes every bite interesting.