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Apple Crumble

By:Nagi
Published:3 Jun '18Updated:13 Nov '20
1,041 Comments
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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. I adore warm desserts like this, along with Strawberry Crumble, Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding and Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce!

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

The BEST Apple Crumble (Apple Crisp) - Juicy apple filing with a gorgeous CRUNCHY crumbly topping. So easy to make! www.recipetineats.com

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

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


More Apple recipes you’ll love!

  • Baked Apples with Caramel Sauce (self saucing!)

  • Magic Stay-Moist Apple Muffins

  • Apple Bars

  • Apple Cake

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Apple Crumble

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Dessert
4.98 from 365 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 white flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (or water)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats / oatmeal (quick cooking is ok)
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar (loosely packed)
  • 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 350F/180C.
  • Peel apples, then cut into 1.5cm/ 3/5” cubes.
  • Place apple 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. 
  • 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 filling come together).
  • 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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1,041 Comments

  1. Paula says

    August 12, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you thank you thank you!!! I made this with some red apples I had lying around and it was absolutely delicious. I thought it may last a few days but it barely made it through dinner!!

    Reply
  2. Catherine Duff says

    August 11, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    Just the best. It really is so delicious. I added a cup of defrosted strawberries and raspberries and it was perfect.

    Reply
  3. glen says

    July 29, 2022 at 8:38 am

    The problem with this recipe is that my kids love it so much that it is snarfed up before I have any. It is gone in minutes…

    Reply
  4. Nehemias P says

    July 25, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    I’m a single dad with little cooking skills and this is a go too in our house. Fun, easy and fast.

    Reply
  5. Paula says

    July 24, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love any recipe that is posted by Nagi because she uses standard ‘in the cupboard’ ingredients. Nagi’s videos and hints combined with her easy to follow instructions are sensible and much appreciated. Thanks so much. I always choose Tineats when looking for a recipe.
    By the way, my 27 year old son put me onto Tineats so you are admired by all age groups. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Sanyu says

    July 24, 2022 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    Such a good and easy recipe! Made it last night when I had a friend over for dinner and she loved it!

    Reply
  7. Kat says

    July 17, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! I also make it in the camp oven when we’re camping as it’s so simple! Just have to make sure we don’t put too many coals on the base to burn the bottom. So delicious, thanks Nagi!!

    Reply
  8. Terumi K says

    July 15, 2022 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe!! I do agree that it is quite sweet! I should have known considering I used red apples! Love your recipe, simple and delicious!

    Reply
  9. Kathy Patrick says

    July 9, 2022 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi, my gorgeous 10 year old grandson made this as a dessert for my birthday. We absolutely loved it. He add flaked almonds to the crumb as he knows I like almonds.

    Reply
  10. Cyn says

    July 8, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    We are fortunate to have a few apple trees (inc granny smiths) though I chose our last lady gala’s hanging on the tree for this recipe. Followed it to the letter … with the ADDITION of a teaspoon of dried chilli flakes and 1/2 teaspoon of dried ginger. Because we grow hazelnuts, added chopped nuts to the crumble topping. You’re spot on re the need for the flour to make a better, less watery apple mixture. Husband declares it PERFECT! Thanks, Nagi!

    Reply
  11. SEW says

    July 5, 2022 at 5:20 am

    Made this for first time a few weeks ago for a family dinner. Stuck to recipe and it was delicious . My son in laws birthday and he requested this as his birthday cake. Now known as birthday crumble! It’s a theme!

    Reply
  12. Lisa says

    July 3, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    Nice but way to sweet to much sugar will definitely put less in next time

    Reply
  13. Tracy says

    July 3, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    This apple crumble recipe worked out perfectly. Everything I make from tin eats works out well. Second time ar0und and I am making it with a little less sugar. I’ll see how it goes tonight.

    Reply
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