Grandma's Apple Crumble: My Cozy Kitchen Chaos (Print Version)
My warm, messy, and totally imperfect take on Grandma's apple crumble. Expect kitchen disasters, emotional stories, and a crumble so good, it's worth the chaos.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
6 medium Granny Smith apples
→ Crumble Champions
02 -
1 cup all-purpose flour
03 -
½ cup rolled oats
04 -
½ cup packed brown sugar
05 -
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
→ Flavor Boosters
06 -
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 -
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 -
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
09 -
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Secret Weapon
10 -
Pinch of salt
→ Make it Extra
11 -
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel, core, and slice the apples.
02 -
Toss the apples with lemon juice, spices, and salt.
03 -
Combine dry ingredients and butter for the crumble.
04 -
Pour apples into baking dish and top with crumble.
05 -
Bake at 375°F for 40-50 minutes.
06 -
Let the crumble cool slightly before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Cold butter is essential for a crumbly topping. Don't overmix the crumble topping. Taste the apples and adjust spices/sugar if needed. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect companion.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
9x13 inch baking dish
02 -
Mixing bowls
03 -
Measuring cups and spoons
04 -
Pastry blender (optional)
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrate: 40g
Protein: 3g