The Apple Crumble I'd Choose Over Apple Crisp, by Sugar Spun Run on YouTube. 9 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Heat your oven to 350F (175C). Peel, core and slice 2 1/2 lbs of apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
Put the apples in a large bowl with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to coat.
For the topping, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Pour the melted butter into the dry topping mix and stir until it looks like coarse, clumpy crumbs.
Stir the apple mixture once more, then spread it evenly into the baking dish.
Scatter the crumble mixture evenly over the apples with your hands. Do not press it down.
Bake until the topping is golden and the apples are tender, roughly 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Tips and common mistakes
Weigh the apples before peeling and coring. You need 2 1/2 lbs whole, about 6 to 7 cups sliced.
Avoid soft apples like McIntosh or Red Delicious, which turn mushy in the oven.
A metal dish bakes faster than glass or ceramic, so check the crumble a few minutes early.
Cool completely, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat covered with foil in a 350F oven.
Questions
Can I make apple crumble ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble it, cover and refrigerate, then bake when you are ready. You can also bake it fully and reheat covered with foil in a 350F oven.
What can I use instead of a 2.5-quart dish?
A 9 x 9-inch or 11 x 7-inch dish usually works. It may need a little longer in the oven, so test the apples with a knife.
Why is there no oatmeal in this topping?
This recipe uses a flour and butter crumble instead of oats. That gives a crisper, more cookie-like topping over the apples.
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