Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Print Version)

Tender apples with cinnamon and a golden crumb topping bring warmth and flavor to your table.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumb Topping

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour in a separate bowl. Sprinkle evenly over apples and toss to coat.
04 - Spread coated apples evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold diced butter and work with fingers or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the apple layer.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender and bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Best served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tender apples with rich cinnamon flavor
  • Buttery golden crumb topping
02 -
  • Oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten use certified gluten-free oats if needed
  • For extra crunch add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping
03 -
  • Use sharp apples for the best texture
  • Chill butter before mixing to create perfect crumb texture
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