Classic Apple Crumble with Oat Topping

📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic apple crumble featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a delicious, buttery rolled oat topping. This comforting dessert is perfect for serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins1 hourNone4 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry blender

Ingredients

Filling

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 CupsApplesSliced, peeled
1 TbspFlourAll-purpose
1/4 TspCinnamonGround
1/4 CupSugarWhite, or to taste

Topping

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1/2 CupRolled OatsOld-fashioned
1/2 CupBrown SugarPacked
1/4 CupFlourAll-purpose
4 TbspButterChilled

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

  1. Preheat oven to 300-325°F and grease a small baking pan.
  2. Place the 2 cups sliced, peeled apples into the pan.
  3. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar, tossing gently to combine.

Step 2: Prepare the Topping and Bake

  1. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup flour.
  2. Cut in the 4 tbsp chilled butter using a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
  3. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake for 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The topping can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before assembling and baking.


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