This is a deliciously easy Apple Crumble. Chunks of tart apples are combined with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with a crisp brown sugar and cinnamon oat crumb topping.
This recipe combines all the delicious fall flavors in one scrumptious dessert dish with just the right balance of spices. It’s much easier than rolling out a pie crust and just as tasty.
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate fall comfort food. This delicious apple crumble recipe features a crunchy oat topping and a warm, gooey filling that will have you coming back for seconds.
For a little piece of heaven, serve it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce. If you like this recipe, try Dutch apple pie, apple brown Betty, apple cake, or Southern fried apples.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
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- Apples: go with crisp tart apples like Granny Smith apples or Honeycrisp apples. Other good choices are Braeburn or Pink Lady (Cripps Pink).
- Lemon juice: fresh is best
- Spices: ground cinnamon and nutmeg, but you add a pinch or two of ground cloves or allspice if desired.
- Oats: For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats for a nutty flavor (without the nuts), more texture, and larger crumbles.
- Butter: unsalted. If using salted butter, omit the added salt
How to make Apple Crumble
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First, toss the apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir gently to combine, then spoon the apple mixture into a baking dish.
Now, stir together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in the melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cover the mixture with a loose piece of aluminum foil if the mixture browns too fast. Let the dish sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Preparation Tips
- Cube the apples into about 1/2-inch cubes, give or take a little bit, or slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Serve this dish warm, room temperature, or cold. It is a matter of personal preference.
- Add 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for more protein.
Storage and Reheat
Once the dish has completely cooled, store the crumble covered on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 days. You do not have to refrigerate your apple crumble if you consume it within 2 days.
After 2 days, move it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 more days for a total of 4 days of consumption time. Reheat in the microwave at 60-70% for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
My go-to apples for this recipe are crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. Other good choices are Braeburn or Pink Lady (Cripps Pink). Mix all or any of these for more texture and flavor.
Peel and cut your apples into chunks that are 3/4 inch thick to help keep a little firmness through the baking process. For best results, stir them with some lemon juice to keep them from browning while you go through the recipe.
To freeze, first cool to room temperature. Then, cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil or spoon into a freezer-safe container.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the oven in the casserole dish covered with aluminum foil at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until warm.
Easy Apple Crumble Recipe
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 8 large crisp tart apples like Granny Smith or Honey Crisp peeled, cored, and cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or equivalent.
- First in a large bowl combine the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine and then spoon the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl stir together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly stir in the melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. If the mixture browns too fast simply cover with a loose piece of aluminum foil. Let the dish sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Cube the apples into about 1/2-inch cubes, give or take a little bit, or slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Serve this dish warm, room temperature, or cold. It is a matter of personal preference.
- Add 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for more protein.
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Laura Ann
The combination of sweet apples and that buttery crumble topping is heavenly! Perfect for cozy fall evenings. I will make it again. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!
Mel E
My favorite dessert EVER is this apple crisp with lots of vanilla ice cream! I made a batch today! Thank you for sharing and you made my day 😉
Yolana
Apple crumble is one of our favorites desserts. I am making this tonight using this recipe – we love to have ours with vanilla ice cream or custard!
Tricia
This is the perfect fall dessert! Always a favorite and so simple to make!
Luna S
I love a good apple crumble especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! This looks so delicious, and it is perfect for fall.
Karen
A friend of mine baked apple crumble last week and it was delicious…but your recipe was even better. I can’t wait to make it for my Mom! She loves apples.
Beth Pierce
I hope she enjoys it as much as you did.