Description
A rustic dessert featuring tart baked apples topped with a crisp, golden cinnamon-brown sugar crumble. A perfect balance of warm spice and buttery texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and the remaining cinnamon.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple layer without pressing it down.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American