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Scoop warm apple crumble into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Soft, cinnamon-spiced apples tucked beneath a crisp buttery crumble and served with creamy vanilla ice cream make this Apple Crumble a timeless dessert that's easy enough for weeknights yet special enough for holiday gatherings. It comes together with simple pantry ingredients and delivers comforting homemade flavor every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, british inspired
Calories: 438
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 6 medium Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
For Serving
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Optional caramel sauce

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Rubber spatula
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until coarse, crumbly clusters form.
    In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar
  4. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples, covering the fruit completely without pressing it down.
    Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown
  6. Scoop warm apple crumble into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
    Scoop warm apple crumble into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn apples all work well.
  • Keep the butter cold for the crispiest topping.
  • Don't pack the crumble mixture too tightly.
  • Let the dessert rest briefly before serving so the filling can thicken.
  • Serve warm for the best contrast with the ice cream.