The Simple Apple Crumble

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples (about 2 lb / 900 g), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (45 g) rolled oats
• 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
• 6 tbsp (85 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 tsp fine salt

Method

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Toss apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread in the dish.
3. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until crumbly, with some small butter pieces remaining. Scatter evenly over the apples.
4. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are tender when pierced. Rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.