Apple Crumble

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This apple crumble is exactly what I’m looking for. It’s made with fresh Granny Smith apples, warm cinnamon, and that signature golden buttery topping with no oats, just pure crumbly goodness that tastes like true comfort. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, it’s the kind of dessert that makes the whole house smell amazing and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Krista Teigen

Ingredients

Apple Filling

8 Granny Smith apples peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp all purpose flour
½ tsp ground cinnamon

Crumble Topping

1¼ cup all purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Combine the apple filling ingredients in a large bowl until the apples are fully coated.
8 Granny Smith apples, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping, whisk together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Add in the butter. Use a fork to mix into crumble.
1¼ cup all purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup unsalted butter
Pour the apple filling into a greased 9×9 baking dish.
Sprinkle the crumble over the top.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the crumbled topping is golden brown.
Let the crumble sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Want more spice? Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the filling.
For an extra-crispy topping, pop the crumble under the broiler for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.

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