Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Print Version)

Tender apples with cinnamon filling and buttery crumb topping make for a cozy, comforting dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumb Topping

07 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or equivalent baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat thoroughly.
04 - Transfer the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cold diced butter and work it into the dry ingredients using fingers or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apple layer.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly and tender.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Easy and comforting dessert
  • Perfect for cozy gatherings
02 -
  • For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping.
  • Pears can replace some or all of the apples for a subtle twist.
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is cold when creating the crumb topping to achieve the perfect texture.
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