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An easy apple crumble recipe that’s made with your favorite apple variety, without oats. The next best thing to an apple pie, it can easily be doubled for a party or family gathering!

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Apple crumble, a classic dessert loved by many, combines the natural sweetness of apples with a crispy, buttery topping that’s impossible to resist. Whether served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this humble and old fashioned dessert holds a special place in our hearts and kitchens.

sliced apples in ruffled dish for apple crumble recipe

Ingredients for Apple Crumble

  • Apples: the apple filling can either be sliced or chopped into chunks, whichever you prefer. If you are preparing the apples ahead of time, add a bit of lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
  • All Purpose Flour: the base of the crumble.
  • Sugar: adds all the sweetness needed for a delicious crumble. Feel free to substitute half of the white sugar with brown sugar.
  • Baking Powder: makes the streusel topping puffy and delicious.
  • Cinnamon: every apple dessert recipes needs cinnamon!
  • Nutmeg: one more spice that adds amazing flavor.
  • Butter: moistens and holds the crumble together.
Honeycrisp apples in basket with red plaid towel

How to Make This Apple Crumble Recipe

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wash, core, and slice apples.
  • Spread apples in an 8 x 8 baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Begin mixing on the lowest speed. Slowly add the beaten egg.
  • Mix until the dough resembles very course sand.
  • Crumble topping over apples with your fingers.
  • Pour melted butter over top.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Serve warm.
apple crumble recipe unbaked in ruffled pie dish

Apple Crumble Recipe Tips

  • This easy apple crumble recipe fits perfectly in an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan, and it also works beautifully in a ruffled baking dish. For a larger group, the recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13 dish. (Make sure to adjust the baking time as needed.)
  • If you serve the crumble warm, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
  • After baking, you may notice some apple juice in the bottom of the dish. Be sure to spoon a bit of that delicious syrup over each serving…it’s full of flavor.
  • You can easily switch things up by using other fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pears, or peaches.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and warm individual portions in the microwave before serving.
apple crumble recipe baked in ruffled pie dish
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Apple Crumble Recipe FAQs

A fruit crumble has fruit on the bottom, covered by a streusel topping that does not contain oats. A crumble’s main ingredients for the topping are flour, sugar, and butter.

The main difference between a fruit crumble and a fruit crisp is the topping. A crumble topping is made with flour, sugar, and butter, and traditionally does not include oats. It has a crumbly, slightly clumpy texture that’s often added to the fruit by crumbling it through your fingers. A crisp topping, on the other hand, includes oats, which give it a looser texture that turns golden brown and slightly crunchy as it bakes.

The variety of apples you use is a personal choice, but for this recipe I recommend Gala apples. They bake beautifully without becoming mushy, which is important for a good texture. If you prefer a slightly different flavor, Honeycrisp or Braeburn are also excellent options. All three varieties offer a nice balance of tartness and sweetness, making them ideal for apple crumble.

Whether or not to peel the apples is completely up to you. I chose not to peel mine for this apple crumble, which saved a bit of time and added a touch of texture. If you or your family prefer a softer filling, you can certainly peel the apples before slicing. Either way works just fine.

Fall has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to slow down and enjoy the comforts of home. I like to start by making a pot of soup, slicing a loaf of crusty bread, and baking a warm apple crumble for dessert. Simple food like this brings everyone together, and it always makes the season feel extra special.

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Apple Crumble Recipe

By: Ann Drake
An easy apple crumble recipe that's made with your favorite apple variety. It can easily be doubled for a party or family gathering!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 stick butter melted (1/2 cup) if using salted butter you can use 1/4 t. salt
  • 3 large apples

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wash, core, and slice apples.
  • Spread apples in an 8 x 8 baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Begin mixing on the lowest speed. Slowly add the beaten egg.
  • Mix until the dough resembles very course sand.
  • Crumble topping over apples with your fingers.
  • Pour melted butter over top.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Crumble Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Cholesterol
 
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
298
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
119
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
34
g
38
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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6 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Another easy and delicious recipe!
    Thanks for sharing 🥇

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  2. I am so happy I have found this site. I feel so at home. Thank you for sharing your joy of life. Cannot wait until I print your labels and make your “Apple Crumble”. Hope you have some more great ideas for us in 2025.

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  3. 5 stars
    Super easy – always turns out great – even with blueberries

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  4. Karen Brown says:

    5 stars
    This is delicious 😋

    Reply
    1. Ann Drake says:

      Hi Karen…thank you very much for the rating…I truly appreciate it!

      Reply
  5. Paulette Beal says:

    5 stars
    This is a definite keeper! My family loved it. Easy to make and delicious. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply