Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 407kcal
Ingredients
- 8 apples medium, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract (about 30 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (4 tablespoons)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground or 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 tsp cardamom ground
- 1 mint leaves fresh, optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch as needed if the apples release a lot of liquid (about 8 grams)
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, (about 320 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats (about 135 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 125 grams)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes (1 stick or 113 grams)
Optional for Serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly butter a medium baking dish or prepare individual oven-safe ramekins.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Add the pure vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and fresh mint leaves if using.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a large cast iron pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften and release their juices.
- If the apple mixture has a lot of liquid, sprinkle in the cornstarch and stir well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Remove the apple mixture from the heat. Discard the cinnamon sticks and mint leaves if used.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, quick oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom.
- Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and forms small clumps.
- Spoon the cooked apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the apple crumble cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use a mix of apples for the best flavor and texture.
•If your apples are very sweet, reduce the maple syrup slightly.
•If your apples are very tart or dry, add a little extra lemon juice, maple syrup, or water while cooking.
•Pre-cooking the apples helps prevent crunchy apples and overbaked topping.
•For a gluten-free apple crumble, use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
•Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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