Soft Crumb Spiced Apple (Printable)

Tender spiced apples under a buttery soft crumb topping, perfect for cozy evenings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Soft Crumb Topping

09 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and flour until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to blend into soft, moist crumbs.
05 - Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make and comforting
  • Perfect for fall and winter seasons
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping
  • Pears can be substituted for apples
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence
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