This apple crumble recipe with oats is a keeper. Easy, quick and perfect for fall and winter to be served at any time of the day. I like to simplify it by keeping the apple peel as well and no need to cook prior to baking. Just a squeeze of lemon is enough to get the juices flowing.
Recipe at a Glance
You need very basic ingredients present in every pantry.
Its a great breakfast option for a weekend or you can halve the recipe for making in 4 ramekins.
- Apples – I always use Gala without peeling, any kind would do
- Lemon Juice – a good squeeze, no need to measure
- Cinnamon powder – just the hint or for a more pronounced flavor because apples and cinnamon go so well together
- Bonus Flavor – Nutmeg : Just a dash of grated nutmeg adds amazing flavor to the apple crisp
- Butter – a good quality unsalted butter chilled – neither soft nor frozen
- Oats – Use whole oats – old fashioned for the crispier texture
- Brown Sugar – You can use white sugar but brown sugar just adds the depth and dimension in flavor
- Flour – I always use whole wheat flour unless I am serving it as a dessert with ice-cream
Step by Step Process to make Apple Crumble
FAQs
Substitutions and Variations
You can substitute with any type of apple like granny smith, pink lady etc.
Most crisps and crumbles are pretty straightforward and can go with any seasonal fruits like pears, peaches, cherries etc.
You can replace flour with wholewheat flour.
You can use quick or instant oats but whole oats yield better result.
Storage and Make Ahead
You can prepare everything a night before and refrigerate well covered. Make sure you toss the apples in lemon really well to avoid browning. Alternately you could cook them slightly.
Once prepared, wrap well and keep at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Serving Suggestions
If you are serving for breakfast or brunch, warm apple crumble with a drizzle of whipping cream is best.
For dessert, it is best served warm with a dollop of fresh cream or with ice-cream for a more formal dessert.
Apple Crumble with Oats
Easy Apple Crumble with Oats also known as Apple Crisp Recipe - Perfect for weekend breakfast or a fall dessert
Ingredients
- 3-4 Apples*
- 1/2 cup Flour**
- 2/3 cup Brown Sugar***
- 1/2 cup Whole Oats
- 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon grated Nutmeg (optional)
- 1/3 cup Nuts and Raisins (optional)
- 1/3 cup Butter
Instructions
- Wash apples, core if you wish, chop.
- Add lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, nuts and raisins.
- Place the apple layer in a large greased oven proof serving dish or individually in 4 ramekins.
- For topping, mix dry ingredients and rub in butter with your finger tips.
- Spread the mixture over apples.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
Notes
* I use Gala apples, you could use any variety
** You can use wholewheat flour as well
*** you can reduce the sugar to 1/3 cup also
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