Easy Apple Crumble

When the weather turns cooler and apples are in season, there’s nothing quite like the smell of warm apples and cinnamon baking in the kitchen.

This easy apple crumble has tender, cinnamon-spiced apples underneath a buttery, golden crumble topping. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dessert but special enough to serve when family and friends gather.

Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or your favorite whipped topping for an old-fashioned dessert everyone will enjoy.

Apple Crumble Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Apple Filling

• 2½ pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into bite-size pieces
• ½ cup brown sugar, light or dark
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, or arrowroot powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose gluten free flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar, light or dark
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 tablespoons butter, melted (can use non-dairy butter)

Instructions

Prepare the Apples

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Lightly spray an 8- or 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Add the lemon juice and diced apples.
5. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.

Make the Crumble Topping

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Whisk to combine.
3. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Assemble and Bake

1. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
2. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
3. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
4. Let the crumble cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or your favorite whipped topping.

A Simple Fall Dessert

This apple crumble is an easy way to make the most of fresh apples and bring a little warmth to the table. It’s the kind of dessert that works just as well for a family dinner as it does for a gathering with friends.