Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble

Simple and Delicious Apple Crumble Recipe

This comforting apple crumble combines sweet red apples with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating a perfectly spiced filling. Topped with a golden oat-based crumble, it’s baked to perfection for a crispy, buttery crust. Whether served with ice cream, custard, or on its own, this dessert is an irresistible classic for any occasion.

Watch my video to follow along step-by-step.

Gary’s Apple Crumble Recipe

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 4 large (6 medium) red sweet apples (Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady), peeled, cored, and sliced

• 1 tsp (5ml) ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp (2ml) ground ginger

• 3 tbsp (45ml) granulated sugar

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp (15ml) butter (for par-cooking).

For the Crumble Topping:

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar.

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour.

• A pinch of salt.

• 6 tbsp (85g) cold butter, diced.

• ½ cup (50g) oat-based muesli.

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish lightly with butter (optional).

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.

   • Add the sliced apples, lemon zest, juice, cinnamon, ginger, and granulated sugar.

   • Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened but not mushy.

   • Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

3. Make the Crumble Topping:

   • In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Add the cold diced butter.

   • Rub the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   • Stir in the oat-based muesli for texture.

4. Assemble:
   Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the apples.

5. Bake:
   Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

6. Cool and Serve:
   Let the crumble cool slightly before serving with your favorite accompaniment.

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