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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Sam
One of my favorite comfort food desserts there is nothing nicer than an apple crumble. Great recipe! I will make it again, soon!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Sam! I am glad that you liked it!
Claudia R
This was an absolute joy! It was delicious, but it was also super easy. That’s my favorite combo!
Camile
This apple Crumble was absolutely delicious! The topping was perfectly crispy, and the apples were tender with just the right amount of sweetness.
Isabella J
This apple crumble is so good! The apples are soft, and the topping is crispy. Perfect with some ice cream!
Crystal W
The tartness of the apples pairs perfectly with the warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and that brown sugar oat topping is the perfect crunchy contrast. It tastes just like autumn in every bite!
Colleen J
Apple crumble is such a simple, homey dessert that never fails to please. Thank you for sharing.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Colleen!
Naelle Yoshimura
Fantastic recipe! It’s just like apple pie, but easier! Oats, apples and cinnamon is always a win!
Sarah W
Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it was a savory success! The best way to enjoy apples; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sarah! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Jamie L
The brown sugar oatmeal streusel is so good! This apple crumble is a favorite at our house!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jamie! We love it too!
Dennis K
This apple crumble is so delicious! Especially when it is warm, fresh out of the oven – I almost ate the whole thing in one sitting!
Beth Pierce
I understand, Dennis! It is so yummy!
Edgar
I am slowly getting started on making myself this crumble. Apple and cinnamon together, for me is pure heaven. Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
Marysa
It is apple picking season here already! So good to have some tasty recipes for using up all the apples that we pick. Your crumble sounds so good.
Sonia
This Apple Crumble recipe sounds absolutely delightful! I love how the tart apples complement the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a perfect balance of flavour. And the oat crumb topping sounds so deliciously crispy and sweet, making it an ideal fall dessert. I appreciate that it’s an easy recipe, which means less time in the kitchen and more time to enjoy the deliciousness. I can’t wait to try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Sonia!
Melanie
This is an absolute classic and one of my favorites!! Apple crumble and ice cream the best. A match made in heaven.
Frances
This has become my favorite fall dessert. I bake this at least twice a month and I love it more and more each time. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Linda
I need to make this & get some vanilla ice cream to go with it. This looks easy to make, thanks for sharing this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Linda! Enjoy!