A deliciously easy Apple Crumble with chunks of tart apples combined with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with a crisp brown sugar and cinnamon oat crumb topping. This recipe brings all the delicious flavors of fall together in one scrumptious dessert dish with just the right balance of spices. It’s so much easier than rolling out a pie crust and just as delicious.
For a little piece of heaven, serve it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce. If you like this recipe, try my Dutch Apple Pie or Apple Brown Betty.
How to make Apple Crumble
See the recipe card below for the complete ingredient list and recipe instructions.
First in a large bowl, toss the apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine, and then spoon the apple mixture into a baking dish.
Now in a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly stir in the melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. If the mixture browns too fast, simply cover it with a loose piece of aluminum foil. Let the dish sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Helpful recipe tips
- For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats for a nutty flavor (without the nuts), more texture, and larger crumbles.
- I like to use Granny Smith apples because of their tart flavor and firm texture, but there are lots of great baking apples to choose from. See below for more apple choices.
- Cube the apples into about 1/2 inch cubes, give or take a little bit. Or slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Serve this dish warm, room temperature, or cold. It really is a matter of personal preference.
- For more protein, add 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Once the dish has completely cooled, store the crumble covered on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 days. You do not have to refrigerate your apple crumble if you are going to consume it within 2 days. After 2 days, move it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 more days for a total of 4 days of consumption time.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Best apples for apple crumble
My go-to apples for this recipe are crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples. Other good choices are Braeburn or Pink Lady (also known as Cripps Pink). You can also do a mixture of all of these or any of these for more texture and flavor. Peel and cut your apples into chunks that are 3/4 inch thick to help keep a little bit of firmness through the baking process. For best results, stir them with a little lemon juice to keep them from browning while you are making your way through the recipe.
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Easy Apple Crumble Recipe
A delicious Apple Crumble Recipe with a crisp cinnamon and brown sugar oatmeal streusel topping over fresh baked Granny Smith apples and their juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 8 large crisp tart apples like Granny Smith or Honey Crisp (peeled, cored, and cubed)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or equivalent.
- First in a large bowl combine the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine and then spoon the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl stir together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly stir in the melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. If the mixture browns too fast simply cover with a loose piece of aluminum foil. Let the dish sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results use old-fashioned rolled oats for a nutty flavor (without the nuts) more texture, and larger crumbles.
- I like to use Granny Smith apples because of their tart flavor and firm texture but there are lots of great baking apples to choose from. See below for more apple choices.
- Cube the apples into about 3/4 inch cubes give or take a little bit.
- Serve this dish warm, room temperature, or cold. It really is a matter of personal preference.
- Once the dish has completely cooled store the crumble covered on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 days. You do not have to refrigerate your apple crumble if you are going to consume it within 2 days. After 2 days move it to the refrigerator for up to 2 more days for a total of 4 days of consumption time.
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Edgar
I am slowly getting started on making myself this crumble. Apple and cinnamon together, for me is pure heaven. Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
Marysa
It is apple picking season here already! So good to have some tasty recipes for using up all the apples that we pick. Your crumble sounds so good.
Sonia
This Apple Crumble recipe sounds absolutely delightful! I love how the tart apples complement the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a perfect balance of flavour. And the oat crumb topping sounds so deliciously crispy and sweet, making it an ideal fall dessert. I appreciate that it’s an easy recipe, which means less time in the kitchen and more time to enjoy the deliciousness. I can’t wait to try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Sonia!
Melanie
This is an absolute classic and one of my favorites!! Apple crumble and ice cream the best. A match made in heaven.
Frances
This has become my favorite fall dessert. I bake this at least twice a month and I love it more and more each time. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Linda
I need to make this & get some vanilla ice cream to go with it. This looks easy to make, thanks for sharing this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Linda! Enjoy!
Heather
Great recipe for apple lovers to try. Simple to make and full of fall flavor.
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Debbie
This apple crumble was so easy to make and so delicious.This is my kind of dessert with chunks of tart apples combined with cinnamon and nutmeg. I will make this again. Thanks for sharing. Beth!
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Richard Lowe
I love this kind of dessert! Looks very tasty and tempting.
Ben
Booyah! I’m all about apples and pumpkin when fall rolls around. I made this last night, and it was Ah-mazing!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ben! So glad that you like the apple crumble.
Catalina
This is the perfect season for this dessert! I have a lot of apples at home right now! I am going to try this delicious recipe!
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Dana
Such a perfect seasonal treat! The crunch on this was perfect. Absolutely going to make this again!
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Beth Pierce
Thank you, Dana!
Sandra
This is amazing! Perfect dessert paired with coffee or milk!
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Beth Pierce
I could not agree more!
Shadi
Love how easy this recipe was. It was perfect for our family!
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Holley
I love this apple crumble dish, this time of year! The perfect savory, fall dessert!
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Beth Pierce
I could not agree more Holley!
Suja md
This was a such a delicious and easy recipe! I went perfect with my dinner meal. So good!
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Mahy
Love this crumble! It is easy to make and it tastes absolutely amazing. Yum! Thanks for the great recipe.
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Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it!
Beti
This will not last long at our house because it is so yummy. I am going to hide it from the kids!
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katerina
I love this apple crumble! It is one of my favorite recipes! Everything about it is perfect!
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Tisha
Apple crumble is one of my favorite fall desserts! This recipe is five stars!
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Rue
Perfect and delicious recipe. Thank you.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Rue.
Erik
This time of year I love apple desserts. So excited about this!
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Amanda
Apple crumble is by far one of my favorite fall recipes. I will be using your recipe this year, it looks amazing!