Description
This warm baked apple crumble is a classic fall and winter dessert made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a crisp, buttery crumble topping. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s comforting, easy to make, and full of nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
- For the crumble topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- For the apple filling:
- 6 medium baking apples (such as Golden Delicious or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon for the topping. Add melted butter and stir with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, flour (or cornstarch), and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples to fully cover the surface.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
- Use a mix of apple varieties (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for more flavor depth.
- Stir chopped walnuts or pecans into the topping for added crunch.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the filling for extra warmth.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Bake in individual ramekins for quicker cooking and personal servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of dish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
