Apple Oat Crumble
A cozy and comforting dessert that combines tender apples with a crunchy oat topping. Perfect for brunch or as a warm dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 medium apples) Use a mix of sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith for depth.
- 1 cup rolled oats Old-fashioned oats hold up best.
- 1/2 cup flour All-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 flour.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Light or dark, or coconut sugar.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Alternatively use coconut oil for dairy-free.
- optional Greek yogurt For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
- Toss the peeled, sliced apples with 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar if you prefer them sweeter. Spread the apples evenly in the prepared dish.
Making the Crumble
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture and stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and holds together in clumps.
Baking
- Scatter the oat crumble evenly over the apples, pressing slightly so it covers the fruit.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
For less sweetness, reduce brown sugar to 3 tablespoons or add a squeeze of lemon to the apples. For added texture, stir in chopped walnuts or pecans into the oat topping.