Description
A classic, rustic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. This foolproof recipe delivers the perfect balance of warm, jammy fruit and a golden, caramelized topping. Using chilled butter to achieve a superior texture, this comfort food is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for any family gathering or casual dessert occasion.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
Spread the apple mixture into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, and brown sugar.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the oat mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold before cutting it into the dry ingredients to guarantee a crisp, non-soggy topping. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg