How to Make Easiest Apple Crumble - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm and fragrant apple crumble. The combination of sweet, tender apples and a crispy, buttery crumble topping is a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy, whether it's enjoyed on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. What makes this recipe for the Easiest Apple Crumble even better is that it can be whipped up in no time at all, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium apples, peeled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pie dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Core the apples. Slice 2 apples and dice 1 apple. Scatter over an 8-inch pie dish.
  • Mix cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest into water. Keep stirring the mixture while pouring over the apples. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
  • Stir flour and brown sugar together for topping. Cut in butter. Rub the butter into the mixture with your fingers to give a crumbly texture. Scatter it on top of the apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are soft and topping is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 134mg