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Apple Crumble

By:Nagi
Published:3 Jun '18Updated:8 Oct '22
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With a warm, cinnamon laced apple filling and a perfectly crunchy, crumbly topping, Apple Crumble is an absolute crowd pleaser! Very easy to make, this Apple Crumble recipe is a keeper that you’ll make again and again.

This is a reader favourite included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”!

Close up overhead photo of Apple Crumble with scoops of vanilla ice cream

THE Apple Crumble recipe

This is The Apple Crumble recipe I’ve been making for years and years. Ever since my sister made an Apple Crumble by a well known celebrity chef for my birthday dinner (yes I’m weird, I seriously requested Apple Crumble instead of a birthday cake) and it was terribly disappointing.

Crumbly topping to be sure, but it was awfully dry and the filling was watery.

Not her fault, it was the recipe. She was not happy. Actually, she was rather grumpy.

That was the moment when I decided I needed to create my own recipe. 🙂

A dish of Apple Crumble, fresh out of the oven, ready to be served

Why use this Apple Crumble recipe?

There are tons and tons of Apple Crumble recipes out there. This recipe doesn’t have any ground breaking techniques or secret ingredients. But it works, tastes great and it makes an Apple Crumble that is everything it should be. Specifically:

1. The apple filling is not dry or watery. It is made ever so slightly jammy / syrupy with the addition of flour mixed with the usual sugar (plus cinnamon for fragrance). Just a bit of flour really makes a difference; and

2. The crumbly topping bakes up beautifully crisp but is not dry or doughy or overly sweet. It crumbles when you serve it – hence the name 😉 – but it doesn’t disintegrate, there are chunks that hold together. Think chunky muesli/granola – like that. But softer. 🙂

Preparation steps for Apple Crumble

Best apples for Apple Crumble

I like to use Granny Smith apples because the sweet-tart palette appeals to me. If you prefer not to have tartness, then feel free to use sweet red apples.

This recipe will also work for pears and even stone fruits like peaches.

Best apples for Apple Crumble are Granny Smiths
Close up of Apple Crumble in a rustic white bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, ready to be eaten
Overhead photo of Apple Crumble showing the warm, cinnamon apple filling, topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream

The smell when this is in the oven is just heavenly. The cinnamon, the apple, the buttery sweet goodness.

And that moment when you crack through the nubbly golden topping and are greeted with the sight of golden syrupy, tender apples…

It’s just a little bit of heaven, right there.

Just one rule. Don’t forget the ice cream!!! 😇  – Nagi x


Apple Crumble
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Close up overhead photo of Apple Crumble with scoops of vanilla ice cream

Apple Crumble

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Dessert
Western
4.98 from 391 votes
Servings6 -8
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Recipe video above. A filling of tender, cinnamon laced apples topped with a nubbly crunchy, golden topping. You’ll love how this Apple Crumble isn’t overly sweet, and how the filling is syrupy and jammy, rather than watery or dry. The smell when this is cooking is everything! SWEETNESS – see Note 4.

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 2 lb / 1kg Granny Smith Apples( green apples) , weight before peeling
  • 1 tbsp flour , plain / all-purpose
  • 1/2 cup white sugar (sub brown sugar)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (or water)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats / oatmeal (quick cooking is ok)
  • 1 cup flour , plain / all-purpose
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) brown sugar (sub white sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 125g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • Pinch of salt

To Serve

  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (both fan and standard).
  • Apple – Peel apples, then cut into 1.5cm/ 1/2” cubes.
  • Apple filling – Place apples in a bowl. Sprinkle with flour, sugar and cinnamon, then pour over lemon juice. Toss, then spread out evenly in a 1.5 litre/1.5 quart baking dish. 
  • Crumble topping – Place Topping ingredients in a bowl. Mix until clumps form, like wet sand (see video). Spread over the apples, crumbling with fingers if required to get that crumbly topping.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove, cover loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand for 10 minutes before serving (let's the apple syrup thicken slightly).
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

Recipe Notes:

1. Weight is BEFORE peeling and coring. I like making this with Granny Smith apples because they are slightly tart. You can use any apples you want, or even pears.
Peaches work too but you can cut back on the sugar a bit. This recipe is also great for any type of berries.
Whatever you use, don’t omit the sugar completely because it’s part of how the filling becomes a bit jammy rather than watery.
2. Weights – This recipe is quite forgiving / difference in cup measures are relative so it works whether using US cups or Imperial cups (i.e. what 99% of the rest of the world uses). It won’t work with Japanese cups (which are smaller) so please use the weight measures provided.
3. To make ahead, prepare recipe up to just before crumbling topping on top. Cover topping with cling wrap (refrigerate if it’s hot where you are) then crumble over just before baking.
4. SWEETNESS: A few readers have said they find this too sweet for their taste. I don’t have an overly sweet tooth, and love this as is. If you like less sweet things, reduce the sugar in the topping down to as low as 1/2 cup. It’s best to keep sugar in Filling as is so the syrup consistency isn’t affected. Also, use green apples – they are less sweet than others.
5. Nutrition per serving, assuming this serves 8, excludes ice cream.
Apple Crumble Nutrition
Originally posted April 2016, updated with new commentary, recipe video and fresh new photos. No change to recipe!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 378g
Keywords: Apple Crisp, Apple Crumble
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1,082 Comments

  1. Ashlee says

    May 27, 2023 at 3:15 pm

    Help me I’m a muppet!! I read the recipe as 2kg of apples. I now have a double batch of the apples prepped. Can they be frozen with the sugar, lemon and cinnamon mix on it? How long will it keep like this in the fridge?

    Reply
  2. Judy says

    May 8, 2023 at 9:31 pm

    I would like to make this in individual ramekins. Would this change the cooking time?

    Reply
  3. Cat says

    April 30, 2023 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    The best recipe for Apple Crumble. I made it for my husband who loves it, and I wasn’t really looking forward to it but in the end I ate it more than him. Delicious and totally recommend.

    Reply
  4. Cath Davies says

    April 25, 2023 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    Amazing! Doubed the recipe to bring to a dinner party for 20 adults. Made ahead and brought tray of apples and topping separately to combine just before putting in the oven.
    Everyone loved it and there was a small amount leftover that everyone wanted to keep for the next day! Will be making this one again.

    Reply
  5. Gail says

    April 23, 2023 at 1:05 am

    I need to feed 20 people. Would 2 x this recipe work? Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Georgia says

    April 21, 2023 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    Simple, easy and delicious! Took me no longer than 15 minutes to prepare!

    Reply
  7. Kerrie says

    April 9, 2023 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    The best! Cooked this to take to son & daughter in law’s for Easter Sunday lunch today. Adjusted the recipe manually to account for less apples and it was perfect. Best topping ever, and not too sweet either. A mix of
    Royal Gala and Golden Delicious, all home grown. Super easy as well. Thanks Nagi.

    Reply
  8. Liz says

    April 6, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is the Apple Crumble recipe I’ve been searching for!! The only thing I did different is 1/2 of the sugar in the topping.Loved the granola type crumble and served with vanilla ice cream is the best!!. Thanks so much Nagi

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    March 9, 2023 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    So delicious and easy. I used tinned granny smith apple pie filling from Woolworths instead of fresh apples. That made the recipe even easier still. Worked perfectly. I recommend halving the recipe because it’s really filling and I think it’s definitely closer to 8 servings than 6.

    Reply
  10. Joanne Evans says

    March 6, 2023 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I hate cooked apples but I made this today and we are converts, I was delicious.

    Reply
  11. Chris says

    March 5, 2023 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best crumble topping recipe base I’ve ever tried! (And yes, I say base because I’m the kind of maniac who adds 70g of slivered almonds for 3
    extra texture and crunch and a quarter cup of tiny white choc drops as well)… I’ve made this with straight apples, apples and purloined peaches (what the neighbour doesn’t know won’t hurt him!) and 2 mixed plums, plus also apple & plum, etc. Hearty, delicious, filling and totally acceptable to eat for breakfast the next day, I say.
    Sometimes if the apples are VERY firm and tart, I cook them down in a hot pan first with a bit of butter and water until they soften and get a bit of extra caramelization and it does go a whole lot jammier but I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing.

    My absolute go to for fruit crumble, hands down and I would totally fight Jamie Oliver to defend your honour over this too 🤩😆😎

    Reply
  12. Glen says

    March 4, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    Thankyou for the apple crumble recipe. It was a winner! Live in the Clare Valley, many home cooks here, but this knocked them flat. Will be using this one from now on with my new season Granny Smiths, beautiful 😊

    Reply
  13. Theresa says

    February 4, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    This is my go to recipe! I do half the brown sugar in the topping as suggested. I also just sprinkle white sugar over the apples which probably does affect the syrup consistency but I don’t mind that.

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    January 20, 2023 at 11:05 pm

    This is hands down THE BEST apple crumble I have ever had. This recipe is an absolute staple in my house

    Reply
    • Theresa says

      February 4, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      This is my go to recipe! I do half the brown sugar in the topping as suggested. I also just sprinkle white sugar over the apples which probably does affect the syrup consistency but I don’t mind that.

      Reply
  15. Dianne says

    January 15, 2023 at 11:19 am

    Been making this crumble for ages now and it never fails! I love it with warm custard but if your in Aus. you’ll probably want ice-cream!

    Reply
  16. Ash Arya says

    December 24, 2022 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    Probably one of the best crumbles I’ve tasted.
    Really easy to make and super tasty 👍

    Reply
  17. Grace says

    December 13, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    The best apple crumble and very easy too! I added slivered almonds which added taste and texture. Would like a gluten free version with an oats substitute.

    Reply
    • Bianca T says

      April 28, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      My gf mum uses coconut in her crumbles. Might be worth a try.

      Reply
  18. Kelly B says

    December 12, 2022 at 6:00 am

    5 stars
    BEST Crumble EVER!!
    My family and guests were gushing over this recipe! It was perfect exactly as written. The apple’s were not overcooked and the filling was caramelized and heavenly. Thank you Nagi!! (a Kiwi living in Colorado)

    Reply
  19. Warren Mercer says

    December 3, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. I needed it to be gluten free, so I swapped out the oatmeal for gluten free Weet bix, and it worked really well.

    Reply
  20. Val L says

    November 17, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    I was having a major craving for cooked apples when I found this recipe, and so glad that I went with it! Easy to put together with pantry ingredients. I baked the apple mixture (covered), then topped with ready-made granola and yoghurt for a great breakfast.

    I did mine with Granny Smith apples and lemon juice and, if anything, found the result to be too tart. Then again, my lemon tree produces powerful lemons.

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