Description
This quintessential comforting dessert features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. By blending tart Granny Smith apples with sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala, this recipe achieves a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It is a timeless autumn favorite that relies on simple pantry staples to create a warm, golden-brown masterpiece that pairs perfectly with vanilla bean custard or cold dairy.
Ingredients
6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Transfer the apple mixture into a greased 9×9 baking dish and spread evenly.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and oats.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple base.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties for the best depth of flavor. Ensure the butter is cold to achieve the ideal crumbly texture for the topping. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg