Apple Crumble Recipe
Nothing says fall comfort quite like an easy, delicious homemade apple crumble recipe brightened with cinnamon and oats. A simple dessert that feels special without fancy fillings, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples peeled and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (swap for gluten-free oats if needed)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or whole-wheat pastry flour)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (or maple sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon juice in a bowl.
- Whisk oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt. Add cold butter, mix until crumbly.
- Spread apple mixture in dish. Sprinkle crumble on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
Notes
For a wholesome twist, substitute half the white sugar with maple syrup. Customizable sugar levels and baking times. Can be made ahead for convenience. Gluten-free option available.