Recipe: The Best Apple Crumble I’ve Ever Had

This recipe’s from my friend Brooke, who makes it exactly like the original. Our friends beg Brooke to make this, and I get why - it’s perfect. I don’t even love oats and still went back for seconds.

When I make it, I skip the oats and use whatever cheap, organic apples Trader Joe’s has. This recipe is easy, cozy, and light enough to enjoy with a coffee or tea - whether you’re binge-watching alone or spending time with friends.

What You’ll Need (Links Included):

• Cutting board

• Vegetable peeler

• Apple slicer

• Knife

• 2 medium-sized bowls

• 8x8 baking dish

• Dessert dishes

Ingredients:

Spiced Apples

• 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped

• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1½ tsp lemon juice

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup old fashioned oats (optional)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of kosher salt

• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes

Directions:

1. Set: Preheat your oven at 350°F.

2. Apples: In a mixing bowl, toss chopped apples with sugar, ¾ tsp cinnamon, and lemon juice. Pour into a buttered 8x8 baking dish.

3. Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and oats (if using). Add cold butter cubes and cut them in using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands until crumbly.

4. Assemble: Evenly sprinkle topping over the apples and gently press down.

5. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.

6. Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

301 calories per serving | Makes 6 servings