Desserts
Desserts
Apple & oat crumble
A loose crumbly topping lets steam escape while the apples soften.
Category inspiration, not a photograph of this recipe. Recipes are AI-assisted and not independently kitchen-tested.
Let’s make it.
Prepare the fruit
Heat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a medium baking dish. Add 1 tablespoon water if the apples are very dry.
Make the crumble
Rub butter into flour with fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and brown sugar. Avoid working it into a solid dough.
Bake
Scatter topping over fruit without pressing down. Bake 35–45 minutes until the top is golden and apples are tender when pierced. Loosely cover if the topping browns early.
Rest
Let stand 10 minutes before serving so the bubbling juices settle. Serve plain or with yogurt or custard if desired.
A little kitchen wisdomA loose crumbly topping lets steam escape while the apples soften. Pressing it down creates a denser crust.
Make it your own
Use pears with apples; very ripe fruit may cook more quickly.
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