Classic Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Classic Cinnamon Apple Crumble – sweet cinnamon apples covered in a warm crumbly topping. A delicious and easy fall dessert that’s perfect for apple season!
In honor of apple season, we are talking about this delicious classic cinnamon apple crumble. Such an easy dessert and so perfect for the fall baking season. Cinnamon crumbly topping over warm, sweet apple slices — a no fuss dessert that’s simple yet all things YUM. I’ve had quite a few apple crumbles in my life and I have to say this one is easily my favorite. It’s perfect for fall, not too sweet or tart, and absolutely delicious served warm with a scoop ice cream!
I served this for my family and some of them said it was the best apple crumble or crisp they’ve ever had. So with that, shall we?
What is the Difference Between a Crisp and Crumble?
A crumble is a dish of baked fresh fruit, with a streusel crumb topping. The topping is usually made with a dreamy combination of butter, flour and sugar, with the option to include nuts. Like crumble, a crisp is baked with fresh fruit, but the streusel topping is less dense and typically includes oats.
Which Apples Are Best For Apple Crumble
When baking with apples it’s important to choose apples that keep their structure and don’t bake into mush. The number one apple for baking is granny smith – but you can also use Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Braeburn, or Winesap.
For this recipe I used half granny smith and half Honeycrisp to balance the tartness and sweetness.
How to Make Homemade Apple Crumble
- First, mix apples with flour, sugar, and lemon juice. Lay apple slices in cast iron skillet.
- Then mix crumble topping ingredients in small ball.
- Evenly sprinkle crumble topping over apple slices – bake for 45 minutes until slightly golden brown.
Faqs:
How to Store Apple Crumble: Place in a sealed glass or plastic container and store in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
How to Reheat Apple Crumble: Either reheat in oven at 350F for 8-10 minutes – or microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Tips To Remember When Making Apple Crumble
- Make this recipe gluten free by replacing 1 cup all-purpose flour with a gluten free flour blend or almond flour, and swap regular oats with gluten free oats.
- As noted above, the best apples to use for this recipe are Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Winesap, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. You can also use a combination of these apples for this recipe.
- If you do not have a cast iron skillet you can use a medium-sized baking dish.
If you enjoy this recipe – you may also like my Gluten Free Peach Crisp.
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Classic Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Classic Cinnamon Apple Crumble - sweet cinnamon apples covered in a warm crumbly topping. A delicious and easy fall dessert that's perfect for apple season!
Ingredients
Apples
- 5 apples - peeled, cored, sliced (see notes on what apples to use)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp cane/white sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Crumbly Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashion oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup cane/white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Mix all of apple ingredients together - lay in cast iron skillet. Then mix all of crumble topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Sprinkle crumble evenly over apple slices in skillet. Then bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and apples are bubbling.
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Sprinkle additional cinnamon over apple crumble. Serve warm with scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Great recipe look forward to making for Thanksgiving. I can’t do dairy what would you substitute the butter with?
Hi Patti, you can sub coconut oil for the butter! Works great! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
This is an easy & delicious recipe!
I will definitely be making it many times over this fall/winter season.
I selected your recipe from many that a viewed on the web for apple crumble/crisp because it called for melted butter in the topping. I substituted cornstarch for the flour in the apple mixture. I also substituted light brown sugar for half of the white sugar in the crumb mixture. It was Devine with vanilla bean ice cream.
Thanks so much, Dorothy! I am so happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
Is there a way to get these recipes . I have no computer. Is there a cook book
I’ve made this apple crumble and also your gluten-free peach crisp a few times over the past weeks. As someone who’s gluten-free, I really appreciate your approach and think your recipes are great. Thanks so much for posting them!!
Thank you so much, Karen! I’m super glad to hear this and appreciate your words. 🙂
After searching hours on the Internet I finally came across and easy recipe and it tasted amazing!!!
SO happy to hear!
I am loving all the apple recipes this time of year! Can’t wait to try this one soon! My son will absolutely love it!
I have all of the ingredients for this – I might have to be super mom and make it before my kids get home from school. 🙂
Yes! Hope you enjoy it if you do. 🙂
I love apple season even more than pumpkin season. Your crumble looks like a perfect recipe for the fall.
Right?! I’m with your there on apple season. Thanks, Holly!
I have a huge pile of apples on my counter just waiting for a recipe like this, love the spiciness of this one!
Whenever I see apple crumble I think of grade school and high school. That was my favorite dessert. I usually didn’t get any kind of desserts except for this one. Your apple crumble looks just like the ones I loved. I’ve got to make this.
How fun! It’s such a staple dessert – I appreciate that, Marisa!