Rustic Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bake (Printable)

Tender apples and cinnamon layers topped with a golden crumb for a warm, comforting dessert treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - ½ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumb Topping

07 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ cup rolled oats
09 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - ¼ teaspoon salt
12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
03 - Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour in a separate bowl, then sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the coated apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cold diced butter and work in with fingers or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple layer.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender and bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) and dairy (butter)
  • Oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten& use certified gluten-free oats if needed
03 -
  • For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping
  • Pears can replace some or all of the apples for a subtle twist
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