Warm Rustic Apple Cinnamon (Printable Version)

Golden-baked apples with a cinnamon-spiced crumble topping, perfect for warm, cozy servings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
09 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x10 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, butter, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Rub together between fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger lumps.
05 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains gluten (flour, oats) and dairy (butter).
  • Oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten—use certified gluten-free oats if required.
03 -
  • Use a mix of apple varieties to enhance flavor and texture.
  • Let the crumble cool slightly to let juices thicken before serving.
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