Apple Crumble with Spiced Topping
This apple crumble combines tender baked apple slices with a crunchy, spiced crumble topping. The dish is assembled and baked until the topping is golden and crisp, creating a warm dessert with contrasting textures. Once finished, it’s best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance the warmth and sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided, for apples and topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for apples and topping
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional, for apple mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for crumble topping
- 1/2 cup rolled oats adds crunch to topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with half of the sugar and a teaspoon of cinnamon until well coated. Spread the apples evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Mix until combined.
- Add the cold, diced butter to the dry mixture. Use hands or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples, covering them completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Remove the apple crumble from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream for a perfect contrast.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or berries to the apple layer or sprinkle extra cinnamon oat topping before baking.