80 minutes
A classic, comforting apple crumble with a crunchy, sweet topping that's perfect for any occasion.
cups
Dark Brown Sugar
cups
Old-fashioned Rolled Oats
cups
Chopped Pecans
cups
teaspoons
Apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
0 lb
tablespoons
Lemon Juice, fresh
tablespoons
Butter, for greasing
tablespoons
1. Prepare Crumble Topping
In a medium bowl, combine flour, a cup of dark brown sugar, old-fashioned rolled oats, chopped pecans, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir the mixture until it is crumbly.
2. Prepare Apples
Toss peeled, cored, and sliced apples with the remaining half cup of brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and fresh lemon juice, ensuring each slice is well coated.
3. Assemble and Bake
Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and lay the apple slices evenly on the bottom. Cover the apples with the crumble topping, squeezing to create clumps. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden.
Use a blend of apple varieties like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith to balance sweetness and tartness and add textural depth.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche for a delightful hot and cold contrast.
Use cold, cubed butter and a blend of oats and flour for the topping, and add nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
Use cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom, and consider adding vanilla extract or lemon zest.
Let the crumble rest for 15 minutes to thicken the juices for cleaner serving and cohesive texture.
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