Spiced Apple Soft Crumb (Print)

Tender spiced apples covered with a buttery soft crumb topping for a warm, comforting treat.

# What You Need:

→ Apples

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Soft Crumb Topping

09 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl. Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and flour. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Combine flour, rolled oats, softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Blend with fingers or a pastry cutter until soft crumbs form.
05 - Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples.
06 - Bake for 40 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender and bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Tender spiced apples
  • Buttery soft crumb topping
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping
  • Pears can be substituted for apples
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor
  • Ensure the topping is evenly spread for consistent baking
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