Yields: 9 servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 35-45 minutes
A comforting dessert featuring tender, spiced apples under a buttery, oat-filled crumble topping. This version is slightly larger than the original and includes a hint of nutmeg for extra warmth.
Ingredients
Crumble Topping:
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (approx. 105g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (approx. 60g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (approx. 165g) packed light-brown sugar
- 3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Spiced Apple Filling:
- 3 lbs (about 9-10 medium) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/8-inch thick
- 4 1/2 tablespoons (approx. 63g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (approx. 23g) all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (approx. 85g) packed light-brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (New Addition)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment:
- A 2-quart capacity baking dish (such as 7×11 inch, 8×10 inch, or similar)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry blender (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Arrange an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your 2-quart baking dish with butter.
- Mix Topping Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the 105g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour, rolled oats, 165g (3/4 cup) brown sugar, 3/8 tsp cinnamon, and 3/8 tsp salt. Whisk them together thoroughly.
- Cut in Butter for Topping: Add the cold, diced butter pieces to the dry mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some small pebble-sized pieces remaining. Place the bowl with the topping mixture into the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare Filling Base: In a separate small bowl, whisk the melted 4 1/2 tablespoons of butter with the 3 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Whisk in the water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in the 85g (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) brown sugar, 3/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp salt.
- Coat Apples: Place the prepared apple slices into a large bowl. Pour the prepared butter and sugar mixture over the apples. Gently toss the apples until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Assemble the Crumble Bake: Transfer the coated apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Retrieve the chilled topping mixture from the refrigerator. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the entire surface of the apples.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven on the lower third rack. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and slightly crisp, and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges and tender when gently pierced with a fork or toothpick.
- Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.
Estimated Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 of 9)
- Calories: approx. 390 kcal
- Total Fat: approx. 16g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 10g
- Total Carbohydrates: approx. 60g
- Dietary Fiber: approx. 4g
- Total Sugars: approx. 40g
- Protein: approx. 3g
- Sodium: approx. 130mg
(Note: Nutritional information is an estimate calculated based on the specific ingredients and quantities used in this modified recipe. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, specific apple size/water content, and precise measurements.)
