Description
A quick and comforting dessert featuring warm cinnamon apples and a sweet crumbly topping, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 5-6 medium apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith for tang, Honeycrisp for sweet, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon white or brown sugar (For the apple filling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Essential for flavor)
- 1 pinch salt (To balance sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional for brightness)
- 1-2 teaspoons flour or cornstarch (Optional thickener if you like it saucier)
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed (For the best texture)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, and optional thickener.
- Spread apples evenly in the baking dish.
Making the Crumble
- In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and rub them into the dry mixture until it resembles chunky sand.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples without pressing down too hard.
Baking
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the top is golden and filling bubbles around the edges.
- Let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so juices can settle.
Notes
Serve warm, great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Amazing leftovers can be reheated or enjoyed cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American