Description
Apple Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert made with tender baked apples and a golden, buttery crumb topping. This easy homemade version is perfect for apple season and delivers a sweet, slightly tart filling balanced with a crisp, cinnamon-spiced crumble. It’s simple to prepare, uses basic pantry ingredients, and is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic homemade treat that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Apple Filling
- 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced or diced into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish and set aside
Prepare Crumble Topping
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon
- Pour in melted butter
- Stir with a fork until mixture becomes crumbly
Prepare Apple Filling
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon
- Mix until apples are evenly coated
- Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly
Assemble and Bake
- Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture
- Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or custard
- Add caramel drizzle for extra richness
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 10–15 minutes or microwave individual portions
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating