Crumbly Apple Dessert
A warm and comforting apple crumble dessert made with tender spiced apples and a buttery, crisp topping. Simple, rustic, and perfect served fresh from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place sliced apples in a baking dish.
- Toss apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and oats if using.
- Cut in butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top after baking.
- Mix in pears or berries for variation.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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