1-Preheat oven and prepare apples as described: Getting started with this apple crumble recipe is as easy as pie or should I say crumble? First, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 1.5-quart baking dish to set the stage for that golden, spiced topping. Take your 2 pounds of peeled Granny Smith apples, cut them into 1/2-inch cubes, and mix them with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl. Spread this apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish for an even bake.

2-Mix and layer the apple filling: Next, whip up the topping by combining 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup loosely packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 125 grams of melted unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt until it forms a crumbly texture. Pour this topping over the apples, making sure it’s spread out nicely to cover everything. Pop it in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the topping turns a beautiful golden brown the aroma alone will make your kitchen feel welcoming.

3-Combine and add the topping mixture: Once it’s done, let it stand for about 10 minutes to cool slightly, which helps the flavors meld together perfectly. Serve it warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that creamy contrast it’s ready in just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, yielding around 8 servings. If you’re new to baking, try linking this technique to other simple recipes on the blog, like our easy mojito recipe for more kitchen confidence.

4-Bake and cool before serving: Preheat oven and prepare apples as described.

5-Bake and cool before serving: Mix and layer the apple filling.

6-Bake and cool before serving: Combine and add the topping mixture.

7-Bake and cool before serving: Bake and cool before serving.