I’m sure you’ll agree that Apple Crumble With Pink Lady Apples is quite a mouthful to say. I guess that’s why the Granny Smith apple got it’s name, apples are easier to eat without getting your teeth stuck together. But pink lady apples are just as delicious with a sugary crispy topping.
Apple Crumble With Pink Lady Apples
Ultimate Pink Lady Apple Crumble
Servings: 8servings
Prep time: 20minutes
Cooking time: 40minutes
Total time: 1hour
My family enjoys crumbles, especially for Sunday lunch in the winter. As the clocks fall back and winter officially begins, I thought my family would enjoy this Pink Lady Apple Crumble. Pink Lady apples, which are so well-liked as dessert apples, are fantastic in this crumble.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING
- 10 Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and diced into 2.5cm cubes
- 2 tbsp of golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp of plain flour
- FOR THE TOPPING
- 90g of rolled oats
- 150g of light brown demerara sugar
- 150g of self-raising flour
- 100g of skinned hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 120g of melted butter
- 2 tspn of vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
- Set the oven’s temperature to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas mark 5.
- Make the filling first. In a saucepan with 50ml of water, combine the apples, golden caster sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and plain flour. The apples should soften nicely after about 15 minutes of stirring frequently and cooking on medium heat.
- Oats, demerara sugar, self-raising flour, and chopped hazelnuts go into a big bowl to make the topping. Stir together the melted butter and vanilla essence before pouring over.
- Once the topping is prepared and the apples have gotten a bit softer, lightly butter a heatproof dish that measures approximately 28 x 25 cm and is at least 5 cm deep. Softened apples should cover the entire plate before being topped fully with the crumble mixture. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown, on the center shelf of the oven.
- Serve the apple crumble with custard or vanilla ice cream on top.
The Ultimate Apple Crumble
PREPARATION20 minutes- COOK TIME40 minutes
- SERVES8
The traditional wintertime comfort dish is hot crumble. This recipe for apple crumble combines tart Pink Lady® apples with a crumble topping made of oats and hazelnuts. It adds extra texture, and every bite has a delicious natural flavor.
SERVE THIS WITH…
Apple Custard Doughnuts with Maple Syrup
10-15 minutes
Serves 6-8
Apple & Raspberry Bircher with Pistachio Confetti
Serves 2
Apple and Blackberry Carpaccio
Serves 2
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 10 (1.7kg) Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and diced into 2.5cm cubes
- 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- For the topping:
- 90g rolled oats
- 150g light brown sugar
- 150g self-raising flour
- 100g skinned hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 120g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Method
Set the oven’s temperature to 190°C/Fan 170°C/gas mark 5.
Make the filling first. In a saucepan with 50ml water, combine the apples, golden caster sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and plain flour. The apples should have softened well but remain in separate apple bits after about 15 minutes of tossing frequently and cooking on medium heat.
Oats, demerara sugar, self-raising flour, and chopped hazelnuts go together in a big bowl to make the crumble topping. Stir together the melted butter and vanilla essence before pouring over.
Once the topping has been prepared and the apples have softened, lightly butter an ovenproof dish (about 28 x 25 cm and at least 5 cm deep).
The dish should be filled with the softened apples, then coated fully with the crumble mixture.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is a wonderful golden color, after sliding it onto the center rack of the oven.
To serve, drizzle double cream over the apple crumble before topping with vanilla ice cream or custard.
Pink Lady Apple Crumble Slices
You will adore these apple crumble slices if you enjoy apple crumble. They pair well with custard, ice cream, or whipped cream and are flavorful and crumbly.
Apple crumble has always been one of my favorite sweets, even as a little child. When we would spend the weekend at my grandmother’s, she would always cook a crumble for our dessert. Every time I made apple crumble, it reminds me of the fun times I had as a kid because it was something I looked forward to all week.
Her apple crumble recipe served as the basis for this one, however I created crumble slices rather than a crumble pie. I prefer crumbled slices because I can measure my amounts more precisely and determine how many calories I’ve had, which is not as simple to do with a pie. Also, my kids can just assist themselves when they want because they are portioned out.
I first used cooking apples when I started creating crumbles. I once had pink lady apples in my refrigerator and wanted to make a crumble, so I though, “Why not try these instead?” I absolutely adore pink lady apples; they are without a doubt my favorite apple kind, so I was thrilled at the prospect of using them in a crumble. Since then, I have only ever made crumbles with pink lady apples, hence the moniker. The crumble turned out perfectly.
The ingredients for these crumble slices are flour and oats. These include nutmeg and cinnamon flavors, which really bring out the apple flavors. They can be heated in the microwave for about 30 seconds to serve them warm.
Ingredients for Pink Lady Apple Crumble Slices
For the Crumble
- 270g plain flour
- 250g rolled oats
- 120g granulated sugar
- 120g soft brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 295g unsalted butter (very soft)
For the Filling
- 6 medium pink lady apples (chopped)
- 60g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Pink Lady Apple Crumble Slices
- Set the oven’s temperature to gas mark 5, 375°F, 190°C, and fan 170°C, and line a 13 x 9 baking pan with baking paper.
- Combine the flour, oats, sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer or another mixing bowl. Add the butter after whisking them together. The dry ingredients should be well mixed with the butter using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on a stand mixer.
- Spoon slightly more than half of the mixture into the baking pan and press it down evenly, making sure it is tight and compact. While you prepare the filling, set the remainder of the ingredients aside.
- To make the filling, combine all the ingredients and spread it out equally over the crumble that has been pressed down. Put the remaining crumble, which was previously set aside, on top of the apples.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden. Before cutting into pieces, let the food cool.
Recipe Tips
- For these crumble slices, I use pink lady apples, but you can use any apples you choose. While some apples are not the finest for baking, you can read this post to learn about the best apples.
- Instead of quick cook oats, use whole rolled oats to make the crumble.
- I use a 9 x 13 baking tray for this recipe. Take about a third of the ingredients if you plan to bake it in an 8 x 8 baking dish.
Nutrition
| Calories | Fat | Saturates | Carbs |
| 353kcal | 16.8g | 9.9g | 47.6g |
| Sugars | Fibre | Protein | Salt |
| 23.6g | 2.5g | 3.7g | 0.06g |
Nutritional Values based on 1 slice
Storage
Slices of apple crumble should be kept in an airtight container and eaten within two days of storage. After two days, if there are any leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Pink Lady Apple Crumble Slices
These cinnamon-flavored pieces of oaty apple crumble, which are created with pink lady apples, are a delectable delicacy that can be eaten at any time of the day.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Yield: 16
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
For the Crumble
- 270g plain flour
- 250g Rolled oats
- 120g granulated sugar
- 120g soft brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 295g unsalted butter (very soft)
For the Filling
- 6 medium pink lady apples (chopped)
- 60g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- A 13 x 9 baking pan should be lined with baking paper and the oven should be preheated to gas mark 5 (375°F, 190°C, or Fan 170°C).
- Combine the flour, oats, sugars, salt, and ground cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer or another mixing bowl. Add the butter after whisking them together. The dry ingredients should be well mixed with the butter using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on a stand mixer.
- A little more than half of the mixture should be poured into the baking pan. Evenly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom, making sure it is tight and compact. While you prepare the filling, set the remainder of the ingredients aside.
- All the filling ingredients should be combined before being placed equally over the crumble that has been pushed down. Put the remaining crumble, which was previously set aside, on top of the apples.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden. Before cutting into pieces, let the food cool.
QUICK & EASY APPLE CRUMBLE RECIPE
This recipe for Quick & Easy Apple Crumble uses basic ingredients and a simple method. With cinnamon stewed apples and crispy oat crumble topping, this is the best and easiest apple crumble recipe you can make at home.
Quick & Easy Apple Crumble
🍏 WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- It’s a simple and quick apple crumble recipe that uses basic ingredients and a fast method.
- Easy stewed apples take 10 minutes to cook.
- The oat crumble topping comes together fast in one bowl.
- Bakes in 45 minutes, ready in time for dessert!
- Perfect for all ages.
- Makes the best leftovers.
This simple and delectable apple filling cooks in 10 minutes using traditional stewed apples that are seasoned with ground cinnamon, vanilla, and a little sugar.
Oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter are combined in a mixing basin to make the fast crumble topping.
Simply melt the butter and combine it with the flour and oats—no there’s need to rub it in!
This basic apple crumble recipe is perfect to serve as a warm dessert with scoops of vanilla ice cream. It makes the best leftovers too! Simply warm your desired amount back up in the oven or microwave and it’s ready to enjoy again.
📋 INGREDIENT NOTES & SUBSTITUTIONS
Here are the ingredients that you need to make this quick and easy apple crumble:
- Apples: The most popular apples to use for apple crumble are Granny Smith apples. Alternatively, use Pink Lady Apples or Royal Gala Apples.
- Sugar: Use either golden or white granulated sugar. There is a small amount of added sugar in the apple filling as I find apples offer plenty of natural sweetness.
- Vanilla: A vanilla extract or vanilla bean extract is perfect.
- Cinnamon: Use ground cinnamon, not a cinnamon stick.
- Water: Use room temperature filtered or tap water.
- Plain flour: A plain all purpose flour works best. For a gluten-free option, use a plain all purpose gluten free flour from the supermarket.
- Rolled oats: Use old-fashioned whole rolled oats. Do not use steel cut or quick oats. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Brown sugar: Use light brown sugar and not dark brown sugar. It needs to be measured by lightly packing it, see my how-to guide here.
- Nutmeg: Use a ground nutmeg spice.
- Unsalted butter: You can also use salted butter if you don’t have unsalted.
- Ice cream: to serve with your warm apple crumble. Use your favorite ice cream flavor of choice, classic vanilla is scrumptious!
🥣 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
How to make this apple crumble recipe from scratch in 4 easy steps!
There is a full and detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.
It is necessary to line a 13 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to gas mark 5 (375°F, 190°C, or Fan 170°C).
In the bowl of a stand mixer or similar mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, salt, and ground cinnamon. After whisking them together, add the butter. Using a hand mixer or the paddle on a stand mixer, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients with the butter.
Pour a little bit more than half of the mixture into the baking dish. Make sure the mixture is compacted and tightly packed as you evenly press it onto the pan’s bottom. Set the remaining ingredients aside while you make the filling.
Prior to being distributed evenly over the crumble that has been smoothed down, all the filling components should be blended. On top of the apples, sprinkle the remaining crumble that was earlier set aside.
Once browned, bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Let the meal to cool before slicing.
💭 TIPS FOR RECIPE SUCCESS
- Use Royal Gala, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith apples.
- Use gluten-free plain all-purpose flour and rolled oats to convert this apple crumpet to gluten-free status.
- Instead of steel cut or quick oats, use traditional whole rolled oats.
- Cook the apple until it is soft but not mushy.
- This simple apple crumble can be prepared ahead of time by creating and assembling it, waiting until the filling has cooled, covering it with cling film or foil, and chilling it for 24 hours before cooking.
⏲️ STORING INSTRUCTIONS
Apple crumble can be kept for a long time if it is totally cooled and kept in the pie plate with a layer of foil or plastic wrap on top. 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. Instead, transfer to a refrigerator-safe, airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
The apple crumble can be frozen for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.
Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving after defrosting in the refrigerator overnight.
Health Benefits Of Apples
Apples are one of the most commonly consumed fruits worldwide, and they are known for their nutritional value and various health benefits. Here are five health benefits of apples:
- Heart health: Apples contain a high amount of soluble fiber, which helps to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. They also contain flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties that may help to prevent heart disease by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Digestive health: Apples are rich in fiber, which can help to regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. They also contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic and feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut, promoting overall digestive health.
- Blood sugar control: Apples have a low glycemic index, meaning they release sugar slowly into the bloodstream, which helps to prevent spikes in blood sugar levels. They also contain polyphenols, which have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Immune system support: Apples contain vitamin C, an antioxidant that plays a crucial role in the immune system by protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C also helps to stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting infections.
- Cancer prevention: Apples contain flavonoids, which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. They also contain quercetin, a type of flavonoid that has been shown to induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells and inhibit the growth of tumors. Additionally, the high fiber content of apples has been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.
💬 RECIPE FAQ’S
What are the best apples for easy apple crumble?
Use your favorite apples or in-season apples such as Granny Smith Apples, Pink Lady Apples or Royal Gala Apples.
Can you refrigerate apple crumble and cook it later?
Yes, make and assemble the apple crumble, set it aside until the filling has cooled, and then cover it with cling film or foil and refrigerate for 24 hours before cooking it.
Can you make crumble topping in advance?
Yes, make the crumble topping beforehand and store it in an airtight container, in the fridge for 24 hours before adding it to your apple filling and cooking it.
Can I make apple crumble without oats?
Try using quinoa flakes as an alternative to oats for your crumble topping.
Is apple crumble and apple crisp the same?
Yes, they both use cooked fruit fillings and are topped with some sort of rough pastry dough. Traditionally, crisps contained oats and crumbles did not. However these days, they’re both used interchangeably.