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Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble

Warm, cozy, and buttery — this Apple Crumble is a simple homemade dessert that’s perfect for fall vibes, birthdays, or just when you need a little comfort in a bowl. Soft cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, crumbly topping — yes, it’s everything.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 –7 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are my faves
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg optional, but yum

Optional Decorations / Serving Extras

  • Vanilla ice cream obviously a must
  • Caramel drizzle
  • Extra cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Prep the Apples

  • Peel, core, and slice those apples. Toss them in sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice. I like giving them a little massage so the flavors start mingling. Smells like heaven already.

Make the Crumble Topping

  • In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Add the cold butter cubes and rub it in with your fingers until it’s clumpy and crumbly. This part? So satisfying. My hands were a little messy, but I didn’t care.

Assemble the Crumble

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the apple mixture evenly in a baking dish, then sprinkle that glorious crumble on top. Don’t be shy — pile it high.

Bake Until Golden

  • Pop it in the oven for 35–40 minutes. Keep an eye on it — the top should be golden brown and crunchy. The apples underneath will be bubbling like little pockets of joy.

Serve & Devour

  • Scoop it warm into bowls, add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, maybe a drizzle of caramel, and sprinkle some extra cinnamon if you’re feeling fancy. That first bite? Pure comfort. Like, Whoa, I made this?! Yes girl, yes you did.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor.
  • Cold butter in the topping ensures a perfect crumble.
  • Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
  • Can be made ahead: prep apples and topping separately, store in the fridge, and bake when ready.
  • For a nutty crunch, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans into the topping.
Keyword Apple Crumble