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When we were young, my mom always made fruit crumbles and crisps. Made with tender, sweet cinnamon apples under a buttery brown sugar crumble, they’re a taste of home and comfort.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Most importantly, it’s super delicious!
- It’s easy to make and uses ingredients you likely have on hand.
- It’s budget-friendly, making it a great dessert to prepare for a crowd.
- Apple crumble can be served warm or chilled – we even enjoy the leftovers for breakfast with yogurt.
Ingredients for Apple Crumble
- Apples: I use Granny Smith apples, as I love their tart flavor and they hold their shape well. Other great options include Honeycrisp, Gala, Braeburn, or Pink Lady.
- Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the juices in the filling and is also the base of the crumble topping.
- Sugar: A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar sweetens the filling, and a combination of white and brown sugar is used in the topping for flavor.
- Butter: Cold butter is mixed into the topping for flavor and a buttery texture. Margarine can be used in place.
- Variations: Feel free to add some finely chopped pecans or walnuts for some extra crunch.
How to Make Apple Crumble
- Prepare Topping: Place topping ingredients (recipe below) in a bowl and cut with a pastry cutter until they form large crumbs. Refrigerate while preparing apples.
- Prepare Apples: Peel and slice them, and then toss them with sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Bake: Add the apple filling to a baking dish and sprinkle with the topping. Bake until golden brown.
Save It for Later!
Once baked, store the crumble in the fridge or on the counter for up to 2 days. It can also be frozen either before or after baking. Thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed, adding about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time
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Apple Crumble Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups diced apples peeled and diced 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger optional
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- To make the topping, in a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, ⅓ cup white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ginger if using. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter to cut in butter until the mixture starts to stick together and form crumbs the size of large peas, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place in the fridge while preparing the apples.
- Place the sliced apples in a 2qt baking dish and toss with ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over the apple mixture. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until golden and the apples are soft.
- Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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I have tried several of your recipe’s, and loved everyone. Thank you for all the good eat’s. Looking forward to more of them.
I used your recipe & made this several times last year, it is absolutely delicious! I’ll be making more soon
When apples are in season can I make big batches? And then freeze the whole recipe, then pull them out as needed and bake?
Yes you can! This freezes well before or after baking. I would love to hear how they turn out for you.
Grated some fresh ginger into the apple mixture. Added a handful of oats to the crumble. Otherwise followed this delicious-looking recipe and is in the oven as i type. thank you!
This is so yummy it’s my sons and lovers favorite!!! I’ve already made it with fresh cherries too – mmmmmm.
Can I freeze uncooked topping?
Hi Kathy. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. And yes you can freeze the topping.