Few desserts are as comforting as a warm apple crumble fresh from the oven. Soft cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery golden crumble create the perfect combination of flavours and textures. Serve it with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream for a classic family dessert that's always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 6 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Crumble Topping
- 150g cake flour
- 100g cold butter, cubed
- 100g brown sugar
- 50g rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Step 2
Place the apples into a large bowl.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and water.
Mix well.
Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Place the flour, butter, brown sugar, oats and cinnamon into a mixing bowl.
Rub the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
Step 5
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are soft and bubbling underneath.
Step 6
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Variations
- Add a handful of raisins to the apple filling.
- Mix chopped pecan nuts into the crumble topping.
- Replace some of the apples with pears.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
Tips
- Granny Smith apples work beautifully because they hold their shape during baking.
- Cold butter creates the best crumble texture.
- Don't press the crumble down before baking.
- Serve warm for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Conclusion
Warm apple crumble is a timeless dessert that's simple to make and impossible to resist. With tender cinnamon apples and a crunchy golden topping, it's the perfect way to end a family meal on a cosy winter evening.
