Description
This classic Apple Crumble recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Perfectly golden and aromatic, it makes a comforting dessert served best warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 2 lb / 1 kg Granny Smith apples (green apples), peeled and cut into 1.5 cm cubes
- 1 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar (can substitute brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (or water)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats/oatmeal (quick cooking oats are acceptable)
- 1 cup plain/all-purpose flour
- 1 cup loosely packed brown sugar (can substitute white sugar)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 125 g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F), suitable for both fan and standard ovens, ensuring even baking.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel the Granny Smith apples and cut them into approximately 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) cubes for uniform cooking.
- Make the Apple Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed apples with flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture and toss gently to coat the fruit evenly. Spread this mixture evenly in a 1.5 litre (1.5 quart) baking dish.
- Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture forms clumps resembling wet sand. This texture ensures a crumbly topping once baked.
- Assemble and Bake: Evenly spread the crumble topping over the apple filling, using your fingers to break up any large clumps for a perfect crumbly texture. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the crumble from the oven and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the apple syrup to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the apple crumble warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert experience.
Notes
- Using Granny Smith apples gives a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Substitute white sugar with brown sugar in the filling for a richer flavor.
- Quick cooking oats can be used instead of rolled oats for the topping.
- Letting the crumble rest after baking enhances the syrupy texture of the filling.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or custard for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
