Homemade Apple Crumble
This Homemade Apple Crumble is the perfect comfort dessert—warm, spiced apples baked under a golden, buttery oat topping. It’s easy to make, uses simple pantry staples, and is incredibly satisfying with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of custard. A true classic!
Ingredients
Apple Filling:
- 6 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until coated.
- Spread apple mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using fingers or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream or custard.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Cold butter ensures a crisp topping—avoid overmixing.
- Can be stored in fridge for 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Add chopped nuts, raisins, or a touch of vanilla extract for variations.