Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb (Printable)

Comforting apple bake with cinnamon spice and a golden crumb topping, perfect for cozy moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples (e.g., 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 (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or equivalent baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the coated apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cold, diced butter and work it into the dry ingredients with fingers or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Evenly sprinkle crumb topping over apples, then bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender and bubbly.
07 - Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender apples with fragrant cinnamon filling
  • Buttery golden crumb topping for added texture
02 -
  • For extra crunch add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping
  • Pears can replace some or all of the apples for a subtle twist
03 -
  • Use cold butter to achieve the perfect crumb texture
  • Let the bake cool slightly before serving to allow flavors to meld
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