This comforting dessert combines tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery oatmeal crumble topping. It’s delicious served warm on its own or with ice cream.
Servings
6–8
Preparation Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 35–40 minutes
Total: About 55 minutes
Ingredients
Apple Filling
6 medium apples (about 800–900 g), peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup (65 g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oatmeal Crumble Topping
1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional Serving Ideas
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce
Chopped walnuts or pecans
—
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine:
Sliced apples
Lemon juice
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cornstarch
Vanilla
4. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Oatmeal Crumble
1. In another bowl, mix:
Oats
Flour
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Salt
2. Add the cold butter cubes.
3. Rub the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Assemble
1. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
2. Gently press down without compacting it too much.
Step 4: Bake
1. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
2. The dessert is ready when:
The topping is golden brown.
The apples are soft and bubbling around the edges.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
1. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
2. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
—
Healthier Version
Replace:
Half the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
All-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
Some or all of the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.
—
Tips for Best Results
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for deeper flavor.
Rolled oats provide the best texture; quick oats will make a softer topping.
For extra crunch, add ½ cup chopped nuts to the crumble.
The result is a cozy dessert with soft, juicy apples underneath a crisp, cinnamon-oat topping that’s perfect for cool evenings or family gatherings. 🍎🥣✨