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Golden apple crumble in a cream ceramic baking dish, one spoonful removed to reveal distinct tender cinnamon apple slices and thick glossy juices under crisp oat-butter clumps. The lower title bubble reads Apple Crumble Recipe.
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Apple Crumble Recipe

Tender cinnamon apples under a crisp, buttery oat crumble, with a thick—not watery—filling and clear make-ahead guidance.
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Prep Time 22 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British inspired
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups peeled sliced apples about 2 pounds; 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar adjust slightly for very sweet apples
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 90 grams
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 68 grams
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 100 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Apple peeler
  • Rimmed sheet pan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter an 8-inch square dish and set it on a rimmed sheet pan.
  2. Toss apples with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until no dry starch remains.
  3. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and the remaining cinnamon. Rub in cold butter until the mixture holds together in pea- to walnut-size clumps.
  4. Spread the apples evenly, including any juice in the bowl. Scatter the crumble loosely over the top without pressing it flat.
  5. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling bubbles slowly near the center, not just at the edges.
  6. Cool at least 20 minutes before serving so the apple juices thicken around the fruit.

Notes

  • Read ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the range.
  • FoodSafety.gov recommends keeping work surfaces and utensils clean and refrigerating perishable foods promptly; those general practices also apply when preparing and storing this dessert.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.