Warm Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumble (Printable Page)

Golden baked apples topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble for a comforting treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
09 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease an 8x10 inch baking dish.
02 - Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Combine flour, cold butter cubes, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Rub the mixture between your fingertips until it forms coarse crumbs with some larger lumps for texture.
05 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling at the edges.
06 - Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains gluten (flour, oats) and dairy (butter)
  • Oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten—use certified gluten-free oats if required
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness
  • Cover crumble loosely with foil if browning too quickly
Go Back