🍁 Welcome to our kitchen, where we’re embracing the cozy vibes of fall with this delicious Easy Country Apple Crumble recipe! 🍂🍎
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of cinnamon and baked apples filling your home as the leaves start to turn. In this video, we’ll show you how to make a mouthwatering apple crumble that’s the perfect dessert for crisp autumn evenings or a comforting treat any time of year.
Description
This recipe is perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers, with simple steps that yield a heavenly dessert. Plus, it's a great way to use up those apples you picked at the orchard or found at your local farmers' market.
Ingredients
For the Filling
For the Crumble
Instructions
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Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, flour, and sugar to the baking dish of your choice. You can use a bowl as well. The baking dish creates less dish washing. Use a spatula or spoon to mix until well combined. Set aside.
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Add the flour, oats, and sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Add in the butter. Using a pastry cutter or your hands mix until a crumble forms. It is much easier if the butter is super cold.
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Spread the crumble over the apple mixture. Be as rustic as you can, but ensure it spreads evenly.
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Place the apple crumble into a 350 degree F or 180 C preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy your easy country apple crumble.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 454kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.6g15%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 32mg11%
- Sodium 990mg42%
- Total Carbohydrate 86g29%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 56g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
Note
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Apple Selection: Choose a mix of apple varieties for the best flavor and texture. Granny Smith apples provide a tart contrast to the sweetness, while Honeycrisp or Fuji apples add natural sweetness. You can also use a combination of these varieties.
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Peeling and Slicing: Feel free to leave the peel on if you prefer a more rustic look and added fiber. However, peeling the apples ensures a smoother texture in the filling.
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Spice it Up: Adjust the spices to suit your taste. If you love cinnamon, don't be shy to sprinkle a bit more, or add a pinch of cloves or allspice for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
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Topping Texture: The crumble topping should be a mixture of butter, oats, flour, and sugar. You can use old-fashioned oats for a heartier texture or quick oats for a smoother one. If you're feeling adventurous, try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch.
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Butter Temperature: Make sure your butter is cold when you cut it into the topping mixture. Cold butter creates those irresistible buttery pockets in the crumble as it bakes.
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Baking Dish: Use a baking dish that's deep enough to hold the apples and crumble topping without overflowing during baking. A 9x9-inch square dish or a similar-sized round dish works well.
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Serve with Ice Cream: While the apple crumble is delightful on its own, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream takes it to the next level. The hot and cold contrast is pure bliss!
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Storage: If you have leftovers (which is rare with this dessert), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave for a warm, comforting treat.
