Apple Cinnamon Crumble Bake – Cozy, Spiced Fruit Dessert

 

Celebrate fall flavors all year with this Apple Cinnamon Crumble Bake. Tart apples toss in warm spices and bake under a buttery oat crumble for a dessert that’s both comforting and crowd-friendly.

Ingredients

1. 6 cups tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced

2. 2 tbsp lemon juice

3. ½ cup granulated sugar

4. 1 tsp ground cinnamon

5. ¼ tsp nutmeg

6. 1 cup old-fashioned oats

7. ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed

8. ½ cup all-purpose flour

9. ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

10. Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F and grease an 8×8″ baking dish.

2. Toss apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; spread evenly in dish.

3. In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples.

5. Bake 30–35 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender and bubbling.

6. Let rest 5 minutes; serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Cooking Tips & Tricks

1. Mix several apple varieties for layered texture and flavor

2. For extra crunch, stir in ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) into the crumble

3. If topping browns too fast, cover loosely with foil for last 10 minutes

4. Drizzle caramel sauce over warm bake for indulgence

5. Make ahead: prepare topping and apples separately, assemble, and refrigerate before baking

Variations & Serving Ideas

1. Berry-Apple: Stir in 1 cup fresh or frozen berries with the apples

2. Maple Pecan Crunch: Replace brown sugar with maple sugar and add pecans to crumble

3. Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats and flour blend in topping

4. Spiced Pear: Swap half the apples for sliced pears and add ground ginger

5. Breakfast Style: Serve warm topped with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey

Final Thoughts

The Apple Cinnamon Crumble Bake is a timeless dessert that combines tart fruit, warming spices, and a crunchy topping—ideal for any season. It’s easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and destined to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Tag #DaillyRecipes when you share your cozy creation!