Apple Crumble

A cozy baked apple crumble with tender spiced apples and a golden buttery topping. Easy, comforting, and perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

This classic apple crumble brings together soft cinnamon-spiced apples and a crisp, golden topping for a simple dessert that feels warm and comforting. It is ideal served on its own or with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream. Easy to make and full of homemade flavor, it is a perfect choice for family gatherings or a weeknight treat.

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C. Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Place the sliced apples in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
3. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and oats.
5. Add the cold butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips or cut it in with a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
6. Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
8. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, if desired, with ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.