Description
Homemade apple crumble whispers comfort from traditional British kitchens, combining sweet cinnamon-kissed apples with a crisp, buttery topping. Warm golden crumbs invite you to savor each delightful spoonful of this classic dessert that warms hearts and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Apples (Filling):
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced or diced into bite-sized pieces
Flour and Sugar (Crumble Topping):
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 grams) light or dark brown sugar
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (crumble topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (crumble topping)
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar or brown sugar (filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (filling)
- ½ teaspoon salt (filling)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch or all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C) and coat an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with a light mist of nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, creating a dry blend for the crumble topping.
- Pour melted butter into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a fork until the texture becomes delightfully crumbly and uneven.
- Toss apple slices with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a separate large bowl, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the sweet and tangy mixture.
- Spread the seasoned apple mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth foundation for the crumble.
- Generously scatter the prepared crumble topping over the apple layer, covering the fruit completely with the buttery, textured mixture.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crumble top and bubbling fruit filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to rest and settle for 15 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the texture set.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Perfectly pairs with vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
- Easily adaptable with different apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for unique flavor profiles.
- Requires simple pantry ingredients and minimal baking skills to create a comforting homemade dessert.
- Best served warm within 15 minutes of baking to enjoy the crispy topping and tender apple filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Gluten-free option available by substituting regular flour with almond or oat flour in the crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg