Ingredients:
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of your fruit)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken filling)
For the crumble topping:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, like walnuts or almonds)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch (or similar size) baking dish.
- Prepare the fruit filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch (if using). Gently fold in the mixed berries. Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If using, stir in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the crumble: Evenly spread the crumble topping over the fruit filling, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the crumble in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Cool and serve: Let the crumble cool for about 10 minutes before serving. It’s delicious on its own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Tips:
- Add spices: For extra warmth, try adding a pinch of ginger or cloves to the fruit filling.
- Make it gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend and oats to make this crumble gluten-free.
- Substitute sweeteners: Swap the granulated sugar with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar for a more natural sweetness.
- Freezer-friendly: You can prepare the crumble ahead of time and freeze it. Just bake it directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition (per serving, serves 6):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
