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Apple Crumble

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A comforting apple crumble made with tart apples and a crunchy brown-sugar oat topping, perfect for fall and holiday desserts.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the apple filling
  • 6 medium tart apples (about 2 to 2½ lb) — Granny Smith, Braeburn, or a tart Honeycrisp Substitute with 4–5 large apples.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Prevents browning and brightens flavor.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste based on apple sweetness.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Divided
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt
For the topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts Optional, for extra crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8–9 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel (or leave skin on) and core apples. Cut into 1-inch chunks and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
Topping
  1. In a medium bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon.
  2. Add the cold diced butter and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in nuts if using, then sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apple juices are bubbling at the edges.
  2. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 100mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25g

Notes

For gluten-free: use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. Adjust sugar based on the tartness of apples.
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