Apple Crumble

A filling of tender, cinnamon-laced apples topped with a nubbly crunchy, golden topping.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

Apple Filling:

• 2 lb Granny Smith Apples, weight before peeling and coring
• 1 tablespoon white flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or water)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

• 1 cup rolled oats / oatmeal (quick cooking is ok)
• 1 cup white flour
• 1 cup brown sugar (loosely packed)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• a pinch of salt

To Serve:

• Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Peel apples, then cut into 3-5 inch cubes.
3. Place apple in a bowl. Sprinkle with flour, sugar and cinnamon, then pour over lemon juice. Toss, then spread out evenly in a 1.5 quart baking dish.
4. Place Topping ingredients in a bowl. Mix until clumps form, like wet sand. Spread over the apples, crumbling with fingers if required to get that crumbly topping.
5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove, cover loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand for 10 minutes before serving (let’s the apple filling come together).
6. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

Notes

• Weight is BEFORE peeling and coring.
• To make ahead, prepare recipe up to just before crumbling topping on top. Cover topping with cling wrap (refrigerate if it’s hot where you are) then crumble over just before baking.