Homemade Apple Crumble
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Homemade Apple Crumble
Description
The Homemade Apple Crumble combines tart and sweet flavors by using a cinnamon-spiced apple filling covered by a crisp topping rich with butter. The crumble topping is prepared by cutting cold butter into a mixture of flour and sugars until coarse crumbs form, then chilled before baking to maintain its shape and texture. Baking until the topping is golden and apples are tender creates a balance of soft fruit and crunchy topping.
The recipe calls for firm apples to prevent them from becoming overly mushy during baking and suggests adding optional ground ginger for a subtle spice. Serving the crumble warm enhances the cozy textures, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to contrast the tartness.
To prepare ahead, you can assemble the crumble up to 24 hours in advance. Tossing apples with lemon juice prevents browning, preserving the color and flavor until baking.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples peeled and diced 1-inch pieces, diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger optional
- ½ cup butter cold, cut into cubes, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- To make the topping, in a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, ⅓ cup white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ginger if using. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter to cut in butter until the mixture starts to stick together and form crumbs the size of large peas, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place in the fridge while preparing the apples.
- Place the sliced apples in a 2qt baking dish and toss with ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over the apple mixture. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until golden and the apples are soft.
- Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use cold butter and mix topping until crumbly with pea-sized clusters for best texture; refrigerate topping before baking to prevent melting.
- Choose firm apples to retain shape during baking and reduce risk of mushy texture.
- Options like adding nuts or granola to the topping create extra crunch.
- Prepare the assembled crumble up to 24 hours ahead; toss apples with lemon juice to avoid browning when storing before baking.
- Monitor baking to avoid overcooking apples, which can cause excess mushiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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