There is something lovely about a dessert you can bring to the table in its baking dish. This crumble keeps things simple: sliced apples, a little cinnamon, and a loose oat topping that turns golden at the edges.
A crumble for a slower afternoon
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples if you have them. Granny Smith apples hold their shape, while a sweeter apple such as Pink Lady brings balance. Cut the slices evenly so the fruit softens at the same pace.
Let the crumble stand before scooping. The juices settle as it rests, and a spoonful of vanilla ice cream has a little more time before it melts.
Cinnamon Apple & Oat Crumble
Tender cinnamon apples beneath a buttery oat topping. An easy, generous bake for a quiet afternoon and a table full of spoons.
Adjust servings to scale ingredients. Pan size and cooking time may need to change.
You'll need: A 9-inch square baking dish, two mixing bowls, and a knife
Ingredients
Let’s make it
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Toss the apple slices with the lemon juice, the sugar for the apples, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Tip into the baking dish and spread in an even layer.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, topping sugar, and salt. Rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until you have a mixture of small crumbs and pea-sized clumps.
- Scatter the topping loosely over the apples. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden, the filling bubbles at the edges, and a knife slides easily into the apples. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Spoon into bowls and add vanilla ice cream if you like.
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