Apple Crumble
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Apple Crumble
Description
Apple Crumble consists of a fruit filling made from peeled, cored, and sliced apples tossed with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, a starch thickener like flour or tapioca, and salt to enhance flavor. The filling cooks under a topping of flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cold cubed butter mixed to pea-sized crumbs, which bakes into a crispy, golden crust.
The dish bakes at 375°F until the topping crisps and the filling bubbles, creating a layered dessert with tender spiced apples beneath a contrasting crunchy surface. The oats add rustic texture while the spices provide a warm aroma and flavor throughout.
This crumble is excellent served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cream to complement the apple's acidity and the buttery crust. It suits seasonal desserts and family-style gatherings.
Suggested apple varieties tested include blends like Granny Smith with Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Ambrosia, Calvin Blanc, Golden Russet, Spitzenburg, Golden Delicious, and Red Delicious, which contribute a range of tartness and sweetness.
Ingredients
For the crumble topping
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar firmly packed, or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes, unsalted, cold
For the apple filling
- 4 pounds apple 9 to 12) assorted varieties, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger finely grated fresh
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 20 grams or quick-cooking tapioca 20 grams
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- vanilla ice cream for embellishing (optional but really necessary)
Instructions
Make the crumble topping
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C) and adjust a rack to the middle of the oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and teaspoon salt. Add the butter and, working with your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry blender, combine the mixture until the crumbs are pea-size. You'll have more than you need so you can stash half the mixture in a resealable bag and place it in the freezer for another crumble on another day.
Make the apple filling
- Toss the apples in a large bowl. Add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, flour or tapioca, and salt and gently toss to combine.
Bake the apple crumble
- Spoon the filling into a baking dish, ideally one that's 11 inches by 7 inches but a dish that's 9 inches by 13 inches will also work as will a couple 9-inch square baking dishes. Spoon the remaining topping evenly over the fruit filling. Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil to catch any spills. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the top is nicely browned, about 1 hour. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with a sheet of foil.
- Let the apple crumble rest for maybe 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Combine apple varieties such as Granny Smith, Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Ambrosia, Calvin Blanc, Golden Russet, Spitzenburg, Golden Delicious, and Red Delicious for balanced flavor and texture.
- Reserve half of the crumble topping for freezing so you can make another crumble later.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8to 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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