Apple Cinnamon Crumble with Zesty Citrus Twist

Ingredients

For the Filling:

- 6 cups apples (about 5 medium-sized), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

For the Topping:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat while you prepare the crumble.

2. Prepare the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon zest, lemon juice, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and granulated sugar. Mix well to coat the apples evenly and ensure the spices are well-distributed.

3. Assemble the Filling in Baking Dish:
Transfer the apple mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly across the bottom.

4. Mix the Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, melted butter, and brown sugar. Use a fork to blend the mixture until it resembles a coarse, crumbly texture.

5. Apply the Topping:
Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish, ensuring the entire surface is covered.

6. Bake the Crumble:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

7. Cool and Serve:
Allow the crumble to cool slightly before serving. This dessert is perfect warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H5M
1 hour and 5 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Apple crumble
- Cinnamon dessert
- Citrus twist
- Oven-baked crumble
- Holiday dessert
- Autumn sweets
- Easy dessert recipe
- Fruit dessert
- Family dessert
- Traditional apple dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2700 calories (total for the entire dish)

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