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Classic Apple Crumble

A warm and comforting apple crumble featuring tart Granny Smith apples and a crunchy topping, perfect for autumn and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2.5 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 6 to 7 cups)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped Granny Smith apples, granulated sugar or brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch or all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix until all the apples are coated.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Spread the apple filling evenly at the bottom of a baking dish. Crumble the topping over the apples completely.
  2. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Remove the crumble from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve directly from the baking dish, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Storage: Cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Adjust sweetness and consider adding other spices for variation.