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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
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4.98 from 377 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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1,062 Comments

  1. Daisy says

    July 3, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    Delicious and super easy to make! I will reduce the sugar next time as it’s very sweet.

    Reply
  2. Kath R says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious crumble recipe!! I have never previously put sugar in my apples but when I saw ‘jammy’ I had to try it. I used coconut sugar in both apples and crumble. The jammy texture of the apples was so yummy! I also put less butter and sugar in crumble and subbed with a bit of maple syrup. It probably wasn’t as nice as if I’d used right amount of butter but I wanted to make it a bit healthier.

    Reply
  3. Kelly says

    June 25, 2022 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    My favourite crumble recipe!

    Reply
  4. LaBelle says

    June 23, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    I haven’t made it yet but will substitute ground cloves for cinnamon, and will also use demerara sugar in the crumble – will let you know how it goes

    Reply
  5. Natasha says

    June 22, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    I have followed so many of your recipes…and they’re amazing. I have made this a couple of times and this recipe is awesome. I would like to make again with apple/rhubarb combination, do you have any suggestions?

    Reply
  6. Samantha Young says

    June 19, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    OMG! LOVE this recipe! So easy and SO Delicious! Thank you for such an awesome recipe.

    Reply
  7. Katrina says

    June 14, 2022 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome Apple Crumble…..perfect winter dessert for a crowd . So easy to make. Nagi’s step by step guide makes it a never fail recipe. Will be my new “go to” crumble. Absolutely dellicious!

    Reply
  8. BB says

    June 6, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Very easy to follow and turned out great. I love crumble topping with oats! I used Nuttelex instead of butter to make it dairy free.

    Reply
  9. Sharon says

    May 16, 2022 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    Simple to make and delicious! Definitely will make this again. Loved the oats and the lemon juice

    Reply
  10. Shalini Akhil says

    May 10, 2022 at 6:11 am

    By far and away the best crumble recipe ever! We had an all-Nagi dinner last night with butter chicken followed by this crumble and it was comfort defined. Thank you for sharing your recipes 🙂

    Reply
  11. Christiana says

    May 8, 2022 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    We tried this recipe and loved it ! Added about 1/3 cup of crushed walnuts and a pinch of nutmeg. Used one whole
    Lemon insted of water and it brought down the sweetness – used half golden yellow sugar half white. I did not peel my apples (no waste in this family !) We often buy reduced produce at our local Walmart for baking, this recipe is very versatile and mom of 4 approved ! A mix of up
    To four types of apples has been used and it always turns out fantastic.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 8, 2022 at 1:12 am

      I bet the four apple mix is delicious!! N x

      Reply
  12. Kirsty says

    May 5, 2022 at 10:24 am

    Would raw sugar work in both steps rather than white and brown? What’s the difference with using white and brown specifically?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 5, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      Crumble is a very forgiving recipe so you could definitely use raw sugar if you like. It will just give the crumble a slightly different texture! N x

      Reply
  13. Natalina Rothwell says

    April 25, 2022 at 1:33 am

    We loved this recipe, used red apples, raw sugar instead of white, and whole meal flour. Will definitely use the recipe again.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 25, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks for those tips Natalina!! N x

      Reply
  14. Frunk says

    April 23, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    Thank you for the recipe Nagi
    I tried it today and I was pleasantly surprised, all my guests were in agreement

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 24, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      Woo hoo!! I’m glad you all enjoyed it Frunk! N x

      Reply
  15. Ketsia says

    April 21, 2022 at 11:54 am

    Could i make this in a dutch oven over a campfire? Would the recipe have to be adjusted?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 21, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      I did that once! You can cook it in a Dutch oven with coals on top of the lid…it just won’t be as browned as from the oven! N x

      Reply
    • EmmaP says

      April 29, 2022 at 11:23 am

      I love this idea, thank you!

      Reply
      • Lindajc06 says

        June 12, 2022 at 4:16 pm

        I make this with some added coconut & golden syrup just less sugar and it becomes ANZAC Apple Crumble

        Reply
  16. Phoebe says

    April 20, 2022 at 12:45 am

    Nagi, may I know do you bake in convection mode or just top and bottom heat? Mine was a little runny (should I be baking it longer?) but still delicious nonetheless!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      May 2, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Whole family and guest always love this recipe. It’s become a family favourite. It’s easy to make and best of all you can make ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven, entertain your guests and then when cooked , serve it with ice cream . However , something that I do different if we have unexpected guests at the last minute is to cheat and use quality tinned apples . This works well so I always keep a few tins of apples in the pantry in case they are needed at short notice . This one is a keeper for sure .

      Reply
      • Nagi says

        May 3, 2022 at 10:45 pm

        That’s a great tip for a last minute emergency dessert Jenny!! N x

        Reply
  17. Haylee says

    April 19, 2022 at 11:55 am

    Can you use tinned apples for this instead?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 19, 2022 at 2:20 pm

      Yes Haylee I think that tinned apples would work ok here – you won’t need to cook them as long though! N x

      Reply
  18. Gephsy Del Real says

    April 16, 2022 at 4:51 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect apple crisp recipe, it turned out so good!!! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  19. Kathy Neal says

    April 6, 2022 at 5:13 am

    I have been using this delicious recipe for several years . Today is my granddaughter’s 11th birthday, and like you, she requested apple crumble for her birthday dessert!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 6, 2022 at 4:54 pm

      Awwww!! Happy 11th birthday to your sweet granddaughter!! xx Nagi & Dozer!

      Reply
  20. Belinda says

    April 5, 2022 at 10:12 pm

    Can this be prepped a day ahead?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 6, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      I would bake it ahead then pop it in the oven to reheat and crisp up before serving it Belinda! N x

      Reply
      • Steph says

        June 4, 2022 at 1:21 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Nagi,
        Could I please ask how long you would leave it in the oven to reheat (and what temperature? ) Thank you!! xx

        Reply
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