Classic Apple Crunch
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A simple and delicious apple crunch featuring tender, sweetened apples and a buttery brown sugar and cinnamon crumble topping. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 45 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- deep baking dish
- mixing bowl
- pastry blender
Ingredients
Filling
Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter | chilled and cut into pieces |
| 1/2 cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 1 cup | Flour | all-purpose |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Cinnamon | ground |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a deep baking dish.
Step 2: Assemble the Filling
- Place the 2 1/2 cups apples in the baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the 1/2 cup sugar.
Step 3: Prepare the Topping
- In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Cut in the 1/2 cup butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
Step 4: Bake
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crunchy.
💡 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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