Apple Crumble Golden Buttery Topping (Printable)

Tender spiced apples under golden buttery crumble topping

# What You’ll Need:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
11 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter an 8 x 10 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated. Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Scatter crumble topping evenly over apples. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
05 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or custard if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between tender, spiced apples and the buttery crumble topping creates textures that make every bite interesting
  • It comes together quickly with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • This dessert manages to feel fancy enough for dinner parties while being humble enough for a Tuesday night
02 -
  • Cold butter is non negotiable for achieving that perfect crumble texture, warm butter will make it doughy instead of sandy
  • Do not skip the flour in the apple filling or you will end up with a soupy mess instead of a proper dessert
03 -
  • If the top is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking
  • Use a mix of apple varieties for the most complex flavor profile
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