Author: Susanne at dishwithme.com
This Easy Apple Crumble Recipe is super sneaky because it tastes like it could be complicated to make, but in reality it is easy peasy to make!
The homey taste and smell of the apples and the cinnamon and spices make it a definite comfort dessert. Add some vanilla ice cream or some homemade whipped cream and it is a masterpiece! Some even like a little drizzle of caramel sauce.
The ingredients in this recipe are fairly basic and you probably already have most of them on hand.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR MAKING THIS EASY APPLE CRUMBLE RECIPE
It is not uncommon for people to prefer to use a tangy apple, like a Granny Smith, in their desserts, but I quite prefer Honeycrisp apples. They are amazing whether eaten plain for a snack, or in an apple dessert like this one.
This simple dessert can be made a day ahead of time. Simply make it per the recipe and then cover it and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Chopped pecans or walnuts could be added to the crumble mixture, if desired, for a little extra crunch and flavor.
GROCERY LIST
- Honeycrisp apples
- Freshly squeezed juice from oranges or cuties
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Dark brown sugar – dark brown sugar has a deeper flavor
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Kosher salt
- Real butter
LINKS TO RECIPES TO PAIR WITH THIS ONE
A dessert can follow any meal, but here are a few suggestions.
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LINKS TO PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT USED
I use 2 medium to large bowls when making this recipe. One for the apples and juice and one for the flour sugar mixture.
This is baked in an 8×10 casserole dish.
I place the casserole dish on a foil lined baking sheet , just in case there is any spillage.
A pastry blender will make cutting the butter into the flour/sugar mixture much easier.
Equipment
- Casserole dish 8×10
- Baking tray to place casserole dish on for baking
Ingredients
- 6 cups Apples Approx. 5. Diced. I use Honeycrisp.
- 1/4 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice Or juice from cuties
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Dark brown sugar I always prefer dark brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- pinch Allspice
- pinch Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup Cold butter Cubed, plus more for preparing the pan
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
- Place foil over a baking sheet, making sure to cover all surfaces.
- Butter an 8×10 casserole dish. Place casserole dish onto the baking sheet and set aside.
- Dice the 3/4 cup butter into small cubes and place back in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, add diced apples and orange/cutie juice and toss the apples in the juice. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugars, and all spices. Whisk together.
- Once the spices are whisked together, add the cold, cubed butter and, using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your hands, work the mixture until it turns into a coarse crumbly mixture.
- Spread the diced apple orange mixture evenly into the buttered casserole pan.
- Sprinkle the flour/sugar/butter crumbles evenly over the apples.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for 45 minutes.
- Great served with whipped cream (especially homemade), vanilla ice cream, or even a caramel drizzle.