Apple Crumble Spiced Apples (Printable version)

Tender spiced apples baked beneath a buttery crumble topping, perfect for cozy evenings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (optional)
11 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter an 8x10 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated. Spread mixture evenly in prepared dish.
03 - In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, oats (if using), and salt. Add cold cubed butter and rub with fingertips until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Evenly scatter crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
05 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or custard.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, but tastes like you've been planning it all day.
  • The contrast between soft, spiced apples and crispy, buttery crumble is genuinely addictive.
  • Everyone eats it, no matter their usual preferences—it's that kind of friendly.
02 -
  • Don't skip chilling your butter or rubbing it in properly—this is the difference between crispy and greasy.
  • If your apples release too much liquid, drain some off before topping; a soggy base is the only real mistake here.
03 -
  • Make your crumble topping ahead of time and freeze it; bake straight from frozen and add a few extra minutes to the timer.
  • Serve warm but not hot—it actually gets better as it cools slightly and the flavors settle.
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