Save A comforting, golden-baked dessert featuring tender apples and a buttery cinnamon-infused crumble topping—perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- Fruit Filling: 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn) peeled cored and sliced
- Fruit Filling: 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Fruit Filling: 80 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
- Fruit Filling: 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Fruit Filling: ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Fruit Filling: 2 tbsp plain flour
- Crumble Topping: 150 g (1¼ cups) plain flour
- Crumble Topping: 100 g (½ cup) cold unsalted butter cubed
- Crumble Topping: 80 g (⅓ cup) light brown sugar
- Crumble Topping: 40 g (⅓ cup) rolled oats
- Crumble Topping: 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Crumble Topping: Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a medium baking dish (approx. 20x25 cm / 8x10 in).
- Step 2:
- In a large mixing bowl toss the apple slices with lemon juice sugar cinnamon nutmeg and flour until evenly coated.
- Step 3:
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl combine flour butter brown sugar oats cinnamon and salt. Rub the mixture between your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger lumps for a rustic texture.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
- Step 7:
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
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Save Saffron Brook Recipe Q&As
- → What type of apples work best?
Granny Smith or Braeburn apples are recommended for their tartness and firmness, which hold up well during baking.
- → Can I substitute the crumble topping ingredients?
Yes, you can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the crumble for added texture and flavor.
- → How do I achieve a rustic crumble texture?
Rub cold butter into flour, sugar, and oats with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some lumps.
- → What are suitable serving suggestions?
This dish pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream to enhance its cozy flavors.
- → Can I use gluten-free oats?
Yes, use certified gluten-free oats to accommodate gluten sensitivities and maintain the crumble's texture.