Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Printable)

Tender apples with fragrant cinnamon and a golden buttery crumb, perfect for cozy sweet moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples (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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square or similar baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold diced butter and work with fingers or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - Evenly sprinkle crumb topping over apples. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.
07 - Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Warm and comforting perfect for fall or winter
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) and dairy (butter)
  • Oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten use certified gluten-free oats if needed
03 -
  • Use tart apples for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor
  • Chill the butter before mixing for a crispier crumb topping
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