Name: Effortless Apple Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 medium baking apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling); 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for filling); Pinch of ground cloves (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for filling); 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping); 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (for topping); Vanilla bean ice cream, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or 2-quart oven-safe dish.
2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cloves. Add the lemon juice and melted butter, tossing until the apples are evenly coated. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
3
For the crumble topping, in a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
4
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry topping ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Avoid overmixing.
5
Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips.
6
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges and tender when pierced. If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
7
Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
8
Serve warm, topped generously with scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.

💡 Notes

For best flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet baking apples. The crumble topping can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.

Effortless Apple Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream