Spiced Apple Crumble Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Spiced Apple Crumble is a delightful dessert perfect for the holiday season. With warm spices and tender apples, it makes an excellent choice among Christmas desserts. The combination of a buttery crumble topping and sweet, spiced apples creates a comforting and satisfying treat.

The recipe is simple to follow and can be easily prepared ahead of time, making it a great addition to your Christmas desserts menu.

Delicious Spiced Apple Crumble Recipe

This spiced apple crumble features a mixture of tart and sweet apples, seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crumbly blend of flour, oats, and butter. It takes about 50 minutes to prepare and bake, serving 6 people.

Ingredients

6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of tart and sweet varieties)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. If using, stir in the chopped nuts.
Assemble the Crumble: In a greased baking dish, spread the spiced apple mixture evenly. Top with the crumble mixture, spreading it out evenly over the apples.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.