Recipe video above. A filling of tender, cinnamon laced apples topped with a nubbly crunchy, golden topping. You'll love how this Apple Crumble isn't overly sweet, and how the filling is syrupy and jammy, rather than watery or dry. The smell when this is cooking is everything! SWEETNESS - see Note 4.
Recipe by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats on June 3, 2018
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT40M
Total time: PT55M
Rating
4.95 stars (566 reviews)
Keywords
Apple Crisp, Apple Crumble
Ingredients
2 lb / 1kg Granny Smith Apples( green apples) (, weight before peeling)
1 tbsp flour (, plain / all-purpose)
1/2 cup white sugar ((sub brown sugar))
2 tbsp lemon juice ((or water))
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats / oatmeal ((quick cooking is ok))
1 cup flour (, plain / all-purpose)
1 cup (loosely packed) brown sugar ((sub white sugar))
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
125g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter (, melted)
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
Western
Steps
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (both fan and standard).
Apple - Peel apples, then cut into 1.5cm/ 1/2” cubes.
Apple filling - Place apples in a bowl. Sprinkle with flour, sugar and cinnamon, then pour over lemon juice. Toss, then spread out evenly in a 1.5 litre/1.5 quart baking dish.
Crumble topping - Place Topping ingredients in a bowl. Mix until clumps form, like wet sand (see video). Spread over the apples, crumbling with fingers if required to get that crumbly topping.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove, cover loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand for 10 minutes before serving (let's the apple syrup thicken slightly).
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 378 g
Reviews
Arthur Morgan on 2026-09-09 (3 stars): Okay.
Mine was too watery for my liking.
Jodie on 2026-09-08 (5 stars): Made this on a whim so I wouldn't have to throw away apples before going on holiday and boy am I glad I did.
This recipe was so easy and delicious. I was pretty relaxed with the measurements and it still turned out great. Thanks for the recipe.
Clive Warner on 2026-09-08 (5 stars): I've made this twice. The second time I increased the topping quantity by 25%. The main change I made was to pre-cook the filling. The recipe works really well.
Nancy on 2026-09-08 (5 stars): Made today with pink lady apples and pure maple sugar. SWOON!
Kristin Vaught on 2026-09-03 (5 stars): Great recipe
Ana on 2026-09-02 (5 stars): This recipe for apple crumble is great. I’ve done it a few times and always comes out perfect, thank you Nagi.
Rebekah on 2026-08-26 (5 stars): This is hands down the best apple crumble I’ve ever had. I’ve only gotten into baking within the last two years, but I’ve baked everything from cookies to cupcakes, brownies, pies, butter tarts, cinnamon buns, bread loafs, dessert loafs, donuts, etc. and this has to be one of the best things I’ve ever baked. I did use apple crisp apples (that’s all I had) instead of the Granny Smith. I also drizzled a little bit of Carmel on top of mine and baked it for exactly 44mins, but other than those small changes, incredible recipe! So grateful I found this
Dee on 2026-08-18 (5 stars): My 9 year old daughter and I made this recipe tonight and it was such a hit with the family! Will definitely be making it again. Thank you
Kat on 2026-08-14 (5 stars): I scrolled through a few pages of apple crumble recipes but this one was the ONLY one that looked exactly like what I pictured in my head! Also, wasn't overly complicated and delivered on flavor and comfort! Thank you!
Jo Boulter on 2026-08-10 (5 stars): Nagi, your version of Apple Crumble is the best one that I’ve ever cooked. My family devoured it leaving no leftovers. My granddaughter India requested it for her 6th Birthday dinner she loved it so much!
Susan on 2026-08-08 (5 stars): Such a winner! Made this for friends recently and everyone raved about it. The crumble was the best I’ve ever had, I made it exactly as per the recipe and the proportions were spot on. New favourite!
Stephanie on 2026-08-07 (5 stars): I made this with cooked quinces, put the crumble on top without any modifications and cooked it in the air fryer at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.. Absolutely delicious!! I have been searching for this crumble for years and never found anything nearly as crisp, crunchy, delicious and perfect. Use it for any uncooked or cooked fruit with adjustments of temperature according to which type of fruit you are using. Thank you so much! The search for the perfect crumble is over!!!
Rachael on 2026-07-23 (5 stars): This is now a household staple - loved by all. Thanks Nagi :)
Precious Russell on 2026-07-18 (5 stars): Made exactly according to the recipe card and it turned out great! No problem with the cup of sugar, balanced nicely with the tartness if the apple. Had with Vanilla ice-cream, YUM 😋
