Homemade Apple Crumble

INGREDIENTS:

For the Apple Filling:

6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix for a balance of tartness and sweetness)

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning and add brightness)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for extra warmth)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)

For the Crumble Topping:

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup rolled oats (optional, for added texture)

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)

Optional Add-Ons:

Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Whipped cream

Caramel sauce (for drizzling)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) . Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare the Apples

Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices (about ¼-inch thick).

In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated.

Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Crumble Topping

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats (if using), brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter …