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Apple Crumble with Oats

Best Easy Apple Crumble with Oats for Cozy, Guilt-Free Comfort

This Apple Crumble with Oats is a comforting dessert blending sweet apples and a crunchy oat topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 6 apples Fresh apples Choose tart varieties like Granny Smith
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Prevents apples from browning
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar Natural sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warm spice
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens juices
For the Oat Topping
  • 1 cup Rolled oats Key ingredient for crunch
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Binds topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar Contributes caramel notes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Enhances spices
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts Walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For richer flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the rack in the center.
  2. Peel, core, and slice about 6 apples into 1/4-inch wedges. Toss with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
  3. Mix together rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cold cubed butter in a bowl until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Spread the apple filling in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, pressing down lightly.
  5. Evenly scatter the oat topping over the apples and gently press it down.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
  7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle sea salt on top for flavor contrast. Use chilling butter for a flaky topping.

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