Easy Apple Crumble Recipe

Irresistible Apple Crumble Recipe

There’s something truly magical about the aroma of cinnamon and baked apples wafting through your kitchen. This Apple Crumble is the perfect blend of warm, sweet apples; a crispy, buttery topping; and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s a comforting dessert that brightens any day.

Ingredients for Apple Crumble

• Melted Butter: 1 stick, unsalted
• Oat Flour: 1 ¼ cups (can blend rolled oats until fine)
• Almond Flour: ¼ cup (preferably superfine)
• Brown Sugar: 1 cup, lightly packed
• White Sugar: ½ cup (optional for tart apples)
• Apples: 6, cored and sliced into wedges
• Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
• Ginger: ½ teaspoon
• Lemon Juice: juice of ½ lemon
• Salt: pinch

Instructions to Make Apple Crumble

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Crumble Mixture:

   • In a blender, pulse 1 ¼ cups rolled oats until they become a flour-like consistency.
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
   • Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.

3. Prep the Apples:

   • In a 9×13 inch baking dish, toss the apple wedges with cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice, and optional white sugar.

4. Layer the Ingredients:

   • Evenly distribute the crumble mixture over the apples.

5. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

What to Serve with Apple Crumble

Pair your warm apple crumble with your favorite ice cream, like vanilla or caramel vanilla! This dessert complements meals such as Chicken Pot Pie, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pot Roast, or Roasted Cornish Hens.

How to Store Apple Crumble

Let the apple crumble cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Other Apple Recipes You Might Enjoy

1. Apple Crumble Coffee Cake
2. Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake
3. Jewish Apple Cake

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Apples Are Best For Apple Crumble?

   • Tart and crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great. However, feel free to use what you love!

2. What is the difference between apple crisp and apple crumble?

   • Apple crumble has a topping of flour and often has a slightly cakey texture, while apple crisp is topped with oats for a crunchier finish.

3. What is crumble topping made of?

   • The topping typically includes a mix of butter, flour, and brown sugar, combined until sandy.

4. How does Mary Berry make apple crumble?

   • By mixing sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon with sliced apples in a baking dish topped with a blend of brown sugar, flour, and butter.

5. How do I crisp an apple crumble?

   • Add rolled oats on top of the crumble mixture before baking for an extra crisp!

If you love this apple crumble recipe, please leave a comment and a rating. I appreciate your feedback and am eager to hear about your experience! Happy cooking!