Delicious homemade apple crumble served in a bowl

Apple crumble recipe

Warm, simple apple crumble you can make at home.

introduction

This apple crumble is warm and easy. It uses simple ingredients you may already have. This recipe is like a simple baked apple crumble many people love. It is quick to mix and tastes best warm.

why make this recipe

Make this recipe because it is fast and comfy. It uses apples and pantry staples. Kids and adults like the sweet filling and crumb topping. You can change spices or sugar to match your taste.

how to make Apple crumble

Peel and slice the apples. Mix apples with 50 gram sugar and 2 tl cinnamon. Make the crumble by rubbing 75 gram butter into 100 gram flour and 100 gram sugar with a pinch of salt. Spread apples in a baking dish. Cover apples with the crumble mix. This method follows the simple steps of a classic baked apple crumble and gives a crisp top.

Ingredients :

3 flinke appels, 50 gram fijne kristalsuiker, 2 tl kaneel, 75 gram ongezouten roomboter, 100 gram bloem, 100 gram fijne kristalsuiker, snuf zout

Directions :

Appel vulling, Crumble maken, Appel crumble bakken

how to serve Apple crumble

Serve warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of whipped cream. You can also serve with custard. The warm apples and cold ice cream make a nice contrast.

how to store Apple crumble

Cool to room temperature first. Cover the dish with foil or plastic. Keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at low heat until warm. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months in a safe container.

tips to make Apple crumble

Use firm apples so they hold shape. Cut apples in even slices for even cooking. Rub butter into the flour quickly for a crumbly texture. Do not overmix the crumble. For a different flavor try adding nuts or oats. For a fruity twist try ideas from cranberry crumble bars and swap or add fruits.

variation (if any)

  • Add oats or chopped nuts to the crumble topping for crunch.
  • Replace part of the sugar with brown sugar for a deeper taste.
  • Mix pears or berries with apples for a different fruit mix.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen apples?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain excess juice before baking.

Q: Can I make this gluten free?
A: Yes. Use a gluten-free flour mix in the same amount.

Q: How long to bake?
A: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30–40 minutes until the top is golden and the filling bubbles.

Q: Can I cut sugar?
A: Yes. Reduce sugar to taste, but apples may be less sweet.

Q: Is it safe to freeze after baking?
A: Yes. Wrap well and freeze. Reheat in oven from frozen or thaw first.