This apple crumble recipe has the all sweet, decadent flavor you want in a fall dessert, but it’s actually fairly healthy. For starters, I go light on the sugar, letting the flavorful apples supply much of the sweetness on their own. And instead of relying on butter and flour to create the crumble topping, I use this combination of wholesome ingredients:
All-purpose flour and almond flour – The almond flour adds extra richness to the topping, while the all-purpose flour keeps it light and crisp. สมัคร ufabet
Whole rolled oats – Because to me, nothing says fall like oats, nuts, and apples.
Walnuts – For crunch! I also love their rich, nutty flavor after they toast in the oven.
Brown sugar – For sweetness.
Cinnamon – It gives the topping a warm, spiced flavor.
Melted coconut oil – It adds richness and moisture to the topping, and it makes this recipe totally vegan and dairy-free!
And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!
So you know what’s in the crumble topping…let’s talk about the apple filling! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
Apples! Make sure you peel them before you start to cook. Though I’m usually all for leaving fruits and veggies un-peeled, I find that this apple crumble recipe has the best texture when it’s made with peeled apples.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger – They fill the tender apples with warm, spiced flavor.
Apple cider vinegar – For pop! It offsets the sweetness of the apples and topping, giving this apple crumble a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors.
And sea salt – Don’t skip it! It highlights the rich, nutty, sweet, and spiced flavors in this recipe.
How to Make Apple Crumble?
Ready to bake? Here’s what you need to do:
First, cook the apples. In this recipe, I cook the apples on the stove before they bake. That way, they become completely tender in the time it takes for the topping to turn golden brown in the oven. Add the diced, peeled apples, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water to a medium saucepan over low heat, and cook, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Stir them fairly often – you don’t want them to burn! Then, mix in the spices, and turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, make the topping. In a food processor, pulse together the flours, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, walnuts, coconut oil, and salt. If needed, add up to a teaspoon of water to help the mixture start to crumble and form clumps.
Finally, assemble and bake! Scoop the apple filling into a greased 8×8 baking dish, and sprinkle it with the crumble. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Enjoy!