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    Apple Crumble with Oats

    Published: Sep 18, 2021 · Modified: Jul 8, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Apple Crumble with Oats, an old-fashioned Autumn dessert that is the very definition of perfection. Perfectly juicy apples with a lovely hint of cinnamon and crispy oat topping; it really can't get better than that. The nation's favourite dessert that is very easy to make at home from scratch with a few simple ingredients.

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with apple crumble topped with a scoop of ice cream, 2 apples and a fish with more crumble at the top of the plate

    Apples must be the most popular fruit with kids and grown-ups alike. To me, they are also the first word that comes to my mind when I think of sunny Autumn days full of earthy colours and happiness.

    They also make the best Autumn desserts that simply scream perfection. They are cheap to make, divinely delicious, and so much fun too. Take the good old crumble, this fabulous dessert that can't be any simpler to make. No batter, no pre-cooking, no fuss.

    Throw all the fruit together, top with a delicious oat and flour mixture, and bake. It's that easy! I love to make all sorts of crumbles, with all sorts of fruit. My Apple and Plum Crumble is a great favourite of mine. And this time I wanted to use only apples, in order to better celebrate this grossly underrated fruit.

    You don't even need expensive apples to bake a good crumble, the cheap, cooking apples make the best dessert. Their tartness balances so well the sugar, giving us the best possible dessert for every occasion.

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    • How to make apple crumble with oat topping
    • How to get a crispy topping
    • Regular oats vs jumbo oats
    • Other apple desserts
    Overhead shoot of a dish with apple crumble

    How to make apple crumble with oat topping

    There is no need to pre-cook the apples, cooking the crumble at the right temperature ensures a perfectly soft filling with a gorgeous golden topping.

    • peel, core and chop the apples in smaller chunks
    • butter a baking dish well, add the apple chunks together with the brown sugar and cinnamon
    • toss well to combine
    • sift the flour in a large bowl, add the oats, sugar, vanilla extract and melted butter
    • mix well to get a mixture that resembles breadcrumbs
    • top the apples with the oat mixture and bake at 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit) until golden and bubbling hot
    • leave to cool down and serve with a good scoop of ice cream or custard
    Collage of 5 pictures to show how to make apple crumble

    How to get a crispy topping

    Getting the right ratio of flour, oats, butter and sugar is crucial. The regular granulated sugar together with the oats crisp up nicely when they are baked at a slower temperature - too high the temperature, and the topping will brown too quickly, while the fruit don't have enough time to soften up.

    I find that melting the butter helps massively with a nice and crunchy topping. I used to prefer rubbing the cold butter with the flour, but ever since I discovered this technique, there was no going back. The melted butter binds the ingredients a lot better, and everything works amazingly well together towards a crispy crumble topping.

    Regular oats vs jumbo oats

    I usually use the regular porridge oats for the crumble topping, and they give the right amount of crunch, where the rolled oats will adds extra texture to it. It's definitely a matter of taste here, as both of them work well.

    And that's it, yummy, easy, a big winner every single time. The very best dessert to have on your Thanksgiving menu.

    Other apple desserts

    Apple and Mincemeat Crumble

    Apple Upside Down Cake

    Apple Pie Recipe ( from Scratch)

    Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry

    Stuffed Baked Apple Halves

    Apple and Blackberry Crumble Bars

    Close-up shoot of a portion of apple crumble topped with a scoop of ice cream on a white plate

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    Apple Crumble with Oats
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    40 mins
     

    Apple Crumble with Oats, an old-fashioned Autumn dessert that is the very definition of perfection. Perfectly juicy apples with a lovely hint of cinnamon and crispy oat topping; it really can't get better than that. The nation's favourite dessert that is very easy to make at home from scratch with a few simple ingredients.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: English
    Keyword: autumn desserts
    Servings: 6 portions
    Calories: 511 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 6 apples
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 150 g butter + more for greasing the baking dish
    • 150 g granulated sugar
    • 150 g plain flour
    • 50 g porridge oats
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Butter the baking dish well.

    2. Peel, core and chop the apples into smaller chunks.

    3. Add them to the baking dish together with the brown sugar and cinnamon.

    4. Toss well to combine.

    5. Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.

    6. Sift the flour in a bowl, add the melted butter, vanilla extract, sugar and oats.

    7. Mix well.

    8. Top the apples with the oat mixture and bake in the preheated oven at 190 degrees Celsius (375 Fahrenheit) for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling hot.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
    • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
    Nutrition Facts
    Apple Crumble with Oats
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 511 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 13g65%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 54mg18%
    Sodium 183mg8%
    Potassium 266mg8%
    Carbohydrates 79g26%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 48g53%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 724IU14%
    Vitamin C 8mg10%
    Calcium 33mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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