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apple crumble in a white baking dish

Apple Crumble

This recipe is a dessert dream—it features cinnamon-infused apples plus a sweet and crispy topping studded with whole grain goodness.
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the Apples:

  • 6 to 8 medium apples, ~3 pounds, cored and sliced thinly with skin on*
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice blend

For the crumble:

  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats**
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice blend
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter***, or go dairy-free and use coconut, canola or grapeseed oil
Ingredient Details to Know
*I typically use sweet varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Honey Crisp, but you can certainly go tart with Granny Smith, too. Also, you can stick with a single apple variety for this recipe or enjoy a mix of several types—anything goes!
**Choose certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free.
***I microwave for about 30 seconds to melt. 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Mist a 9- x 13-inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick oil spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the apples with lemon juice and ¾ teaspoon cinnamon until well combined (use your hands to toss everything). Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
  • Prepare the crumble: Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl and stir to combine. The mixture should be wet and clumpy.
  • Using your hands, sprinkle the crumble over the apple mixture to create an even layer on top. Wrap tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes on the middle rack. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. The apples should be hot and bubbly, and the crumble topping should be golden brown throughout.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with the option of ice cream, whipped topping, or a dollop yogurt on top of on the side.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 220Carbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gTotal Fat: 9g— Unsaturated Fat: 7g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 6gTotal Sugar: 21g— Natural Sugar: 15g— Added Sugar: 6gVitamin C: 12mgIron: 1.5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.