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Easy Apple Cinnamon Crumble

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Make this quick apple cinnamon crumble for a warm, spiced fruit dessert with a satisfying crunchy topping. It is a simple alternative to pie for immediate gratification.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (for oatmeal cinnamon crumble)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the apples into an even layer.
  4. Prepare the crunchy topping ideas: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix; you want some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Let the warm apple dessert cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a slightly healthier fruit crisp, substitute half the white sugar in the filling with maple syrup.
  • If you prefer a softer topping, use quick-cooking oats instead of rolled oats.
  • Serve this dessert warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic finish.

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