Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Printable)

Tender apples layered with cinnamon filling and topped with a golden, buttery crumb for a cozy treat.

# 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 thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared dish, spreading evenly.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and work it into the mixture with fingers or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and apples are tender and bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for cozy gatherings
  • Deliciously sweet and fragrant
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) and dairy (butter)
  • Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten intolerance
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness
  • Work cold butter quickly into topping for perfect crumb texture
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