Apple Crumble Recipe

British · Dessert · 60 min total

A classic British dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crunchy oat crumble. Perfect served warm with custard or ice cream.

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Bramley), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Transfer to a 9-inch square baking dish (or similar 2-quart dish).
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Tips

• Serve with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.
• Leftover crumble can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave.
• For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the topping.

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