How to Make an Easy Apple Crumble

A couple weeks ago, I made this apple slab pie recipe and I ended up having way too many apples to fit into the pie. What do you do with a bunch of diced apples that already have sugar and cinnamon on them? You make an easy apple crumble recipe, of course!

If you’re looking for a super simple recipe, this one’s for you. This easy apple crumble recipe is probably one of the simplest recipes you’ll find. Unlike a lot of baking recipes, this is not one you can mess up. Its nearly impossible not to get this one right and I promise it will be delicious. 

If you’d like to try this easy apple crumble recipe for yourself, follow the simple directions below. I hope you’ll give it a try and let me know what you think!

Looking for other apple recipes? Here’s an apple slab pie recipe that is perfect for BBQs or family gatherings. Looking for a keto recipe? Check out this keto blueberry cream cheese crumble.

How to Make an Easy Apple Crumble

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Stacey shares a super easy apple crumble recipe that anyone can make. This recipe is super simple for even the most novice baker.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• For the Apple Filling:
• 2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and chopped into approximately 1/2-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
• A squeeze of lemon juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
• For the Crumble:
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice and mix. Then add sugar, spices, and corn starch. Pour into a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a separate bowl, combine crumble ingredients. Use hands to combine butter until crumbly and sprinkle over top of apple mixtures. Press lightly.
3. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 40-50 minutes, until bubbly, caramelized and golden brown on top. Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream!

Easy Apple Crumble Recipe

Ingredients:

Apple Filling:
2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and chopped into approximately 1/2-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
A squeeze of lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon table salt

Crumble:
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup quick oats
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice and mix. Then add sugar, spices, and corn starch. Pour into a 9-inch square baking dish.

In a separate bowl, combine crumble ingredients. Use hands to combine butter until crumbly and sprinkle over top of apple mixtures. Press lightly.

Bake in a 375-degree oven for 40-50 minutes, until bubbly, caramelized and golden brown on top. Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream!