Homemade Apple Crumble
This easy homemade apple crumble is a warm, cozy dessert made with tender spiced apples and a golden oat topping. Perfect for busy weeknights, holidays, or just-because baking.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples without pressing it down.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.