Apple Crumble: The Best Recipes for Classic Comfort

Apple crumble is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. While it’s perfect for cold winter nights, it’s also a great way to showcase the bounty of summer harvests. Not to mention, it’s incredibly easy to make. Here are our best recipes for classic apple crumble.

Traditional Apple Crumble

This is a classic apple crumble recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

– 4 Bramley or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 50g cold butter, cut into cubes
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ cup plain flour
– ½ cup demerara sugar
– ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
2. Place the apples in a medium-sized baking dish (roughly 20x30cm). Toss with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
3. Place the butter in a medium bowl and stir in the remaining sugar, cinnamon, flour, sugar and salt. Rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
6. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.

Apple Crumble with Oats and Streusel Topping

This recipe adds a crunchy twist to traditional apple crumble with a streusel topping with oats.

Ingredients:

– 4 Bramley or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 50g cold butter, cut into cubes
– ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ cup flour
– ½ cup rolled oats
– ½ cup demerara sugar
– ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
2. Place the apples in a medium-sized baking dish (roughly 20×30 cm). Toss with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
3. In a medium bowl, rub together the butter, flour, oats, sugar and salt until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the apples.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
6. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.