Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Printable)

Tender apples with cinnamon filling and a golden crumb topping, ideal for warm gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples (such as 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer apple mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and work into dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
07 - Bake 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender and bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors
02 -
  • Use cold butter for crumb topping to ensure a crispy texture
  • Apples release moisture so keep an eye on bake time to avoid sogginess
03 -
  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for layered flavor
  • Let the bake rest so filling sets and flavors meld
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