Rustic Apple Cinnamon Bake (Printable Version)

Tender apples and spiced cinnamon topped with golden crumb for a comforting baked dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Crumb Topping

07 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square or similar baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice until evenly coated.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour in a separate bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss gently to coat.
04 - Transfer the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold diced butter and use fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apples in the baking dish.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tender apples with fragrant cinnamon filling
  • Buttery golden crumb topping perfect for cozy gatherings
02 -
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping for extra crunch
  • Pears can replace some or all of the apples for a subtle twist
03 -
  • Use cold butter to create a crumbly topping texture
  • Allow the bake to cool before serving to let flavors meld
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