Warm Rustic Apple Cinnamon (Printable)

Tender apples baked with a buttery cinnamon crumble topping for a cozy dessert.

# 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 (180°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish measuring approximately 8 by 10 inches.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until the pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, cubed cold butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Rub the mixture between fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger crumbs for a rustic texture.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting warm dessert
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Contains gluten and dairy
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if needed
03 -
  • Use cold butter for the crumble to achieve a perfect texture
  • Do not overmix the crumble topping to keep it crumbly
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