This is a deliciously easy Apple Crumble. Chunks of tart apples are combined with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with a crisp brown sugar and cinnamon oat crumb topping.
This recipe combines all the delicious fall flavors in one scrumptious dessert dish with just the right balance of spices. It’s much easier than rolling out a pie crust and just as tasty.
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate fall comfort food. This delicious apple crumble recipe features a crunchy oat topping and a warm, gooey filling that will have you coming back for seconds.
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 Dutch apple pie, apple brown Betty, apple cake, or Southern fried apples.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
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- Apples: Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples. Other good choices are Braeburn or Pink Lady (Cripps Pink).
- Lemon juice: Fresh is best
- Spices: Ground cinnamon and nutmeg, but you can add a pinch or two of ground cloves or allspice if desired.
- Oats: For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats for a nutty flavor (without the nuts), more texture, and larger crumbles.
- Butter: unsalted. If using salted butter, omit the added salt
How To Make Apple Crumble
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- Toss the apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon the apple mixture into a baking dish.
- Stir 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.
Preparation Tips
- Cube the apples into about ½-inch cubes, give or take a little bit, or slice into ½-inch thick pieces.
- Serve this dish warm, room temperature, or cold. It is a matter of personal preference.
- Add ¾ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for more protein.
Store and Reheat
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 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. Reheat in the microwave at 60-70% for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
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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.
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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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Dana
Such a perfect seasonal treat! The crunch on this was perfect. Absolutely going to make this again!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Dana!