35 minutes
A comforting and delectable dessert with caramelized Golden Delicious apples and a crisp, pecan-studded crumble topping.
Pecans, chopped fine
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Old-fashioned Rolled Oats
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Light brown sugar, packed
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teaspoons
teaspoons
Unsalted Butter, melted
tablespoons
Golden Delicious Apples, peeled, cored, halved, and cut into 0.5-inch wedges
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Ground cinnamon, optional
teaspoons
cups
teaspoons
tablespoons
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch any drips. This step ensures easy cleanup and prevents the dessert from sticking.
2. Prepare Topping
To prepare the topping, combine the all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, old-fashioned rolled oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, salt, and melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly moistened and crumbly. This ensures that the topping will have a perfect, crisp texture when baked.
3. Prepare Apple Filling
For the apple filling, toss the apple wedges with 1.75 ounces of granulated sugar and the optional 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a large bowl. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the cider reduction.
4. Prepare Cider Reduction
In a 12-inch oven-safe skillet, bring the apple cider and lemon juice to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until the liquid is reduced to about 0.5 cup, which should take around 5 minutes. This concentrated cider will enhance the apple flavor in the filling.
5. Cook Apples
Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and the reduced cider mixture, cooking and stirring occasionally until the apples are translucent but not fully cooked, about 12 to 14 minutes. This step ensures the apples will soften and release their juices without becoming mushy.
6. Bake Crumble
Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the skillet. Place the skillet on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the topping is deep golden brown. Rotating the skillet halfway through baking can help ensure even browning.
7. Serve
Serve the caramelized golden apple crumble warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the rich flavors and provide a delightful contrast in textures. Enjoy this comforting and delectable dessert with family and friends.
Allow the crumble to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the filling thicken, and serve with high-quality vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
Consider mixing Golden Delicious apples with a tart variety like Granny Smith for a complex flavor and ensure uniform slicing for even cooking.
Use cold butter for flaky layers and cut into the dry ingredients until pea-sized clumps are formed.
Bake at 375°F until golden brown and bubbling, watchful of varying oven temperatures.
Use a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and cook until apples are just tender; avoid overcooking as they soften in the oven.
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