Description
This baked apple crumble with cinnamon cream is a simple and comforting dessert that brings warmth to every bite. With tender, spiced apples and a buttery, golden topping, it’s a go-to treat for cozy gatherings or just a quiet evening at home.
Ingredients
**For the Apple Filling:**
6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp lemon juice
**For the Crumble Topping:**
1 cup all-purpose flour
â…“ cup packed brown sugar
â…“ cup granulated sugar
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
½ tsp ground cinnamon
**For the Cinnamon Cream:**
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
3. Spread apple mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
5. Cut in the cold butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until topping is golden and filling bubbles.
8. While baking, whip cream with powdered sugar and cinnamon until stiff peaks form.
9. Cool crumble for 10 minutes.
10. Serve warm with cinnamon cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use cold butter for the crumble to get a flaky, crumbly texture.
Avoid overmixing the topping; visible butter bits are ideal.
Granny Smith apples offer a tart contrast, while Honeycrisp adds sweetness.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg