Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Printable)

Tender apples with cinnamon filling and a golden buttery crumb topping for a cozy dessert.

# What You 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or equivalent baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice and toss to coat.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all-purpose flour. Sprinkle evenly over the apples and toss to incorporate.
04 - Spread the coated 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 in with fingers or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
08 - Allow the bake to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm. Optionally, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comforting autumn flavors
  • Easy to prepare for family and friends
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 cold butter for the crumb topping to ensure it bakes up crisp and golden
  • Let the bake cool slightly before serving to let the juices thicken
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