Apple Crumble Recipe

Close up view of a wood spatula holding up a serving of apple crumble.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple crumble, apple crumble recipe, apple pie crumble

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 580kcal

This easy and delicious Apple Crumble recipe has a sweet and spiced apple filling topped with a warm, brown sugar pecan crumble that makes this fall dessert simply irresistible! Ideal for holidays, cozy nights in or family gatherings. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a little caramel drizzle for an easy dessert that is guaranteed to impress!

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Ingredients

Apple Filling

6 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Crumble Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar packed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans or almonds

Serve With

caramel sauce optional
vanilla ice cream optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Peel the apples and then cut into thin slices or dice into cubes.
6 medium apples
In a large mixing bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice to help prevent them from browning.
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Stir in the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour to the apples. Toss until all of the ingredients evenly coat the apples.
½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Evenly spread the apple mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
Use a pastry blender or forks to cut the cold butter cubes into the dry ingredients. Work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
½ cup unsalted butter
Stir in the chopped nuts.
½ cup chopped walnuts
Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. The liquids should be bubbling.
Allow the apple crumble to cool slightly before serving. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some caramel drizzle over the top.
caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream

Notes

Storage Information

Room Temperature: If you plan to eat the crumble within a day or two, cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it at room temperature.

Refrigerator: For longer storage, place the crumble in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Freezer: To freeze apple crumble, allow it to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and serve cold or at room temperature. The apple crumble can be reheated it in the oven or microwave until warmed through if desired.

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