Rustic Apple Cinnamon Bake (Printable Version)

Tender apples with cinnamon filling and a buttery crumb topping for a cozy, comforting 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

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold diced butter and work it into the dry ingredients with fingers or pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apples.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are bubbly and tender.
08 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tender apples with warm cinnamon flavor
  • Buttery crunchy crumb topping
02 -
  • Adding nuts to the crumb topping adds extra texture and flavor
  • Using tart apples helps balance the sweetness of the topping
03 -
  • Use cold butter to achieve a crunchy crumb texture
  • Make sure to cool the bake before slicing to prevent sogginess
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