A warm apple crumble served in individual ramekins. The apples are cooked until soft and fragrant, and then topped with a crumbly mixture of oats, butter, and spices. The golden topping is slightly caramelized and deliciously crunchy.

Warm Apple Crumble

Category Dessert
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Style American
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: April 27, 2023

Spring is in full swing in NYC, and with the weather being slightly cool and damp, it's the perfect time for a comforting dessert. This recipe for Warm Apple Crumble is inspired by classic American flavors and seasonal ingredients. The key ingredient is fresh, crisp apples that are in season in NYC during the spring. This dessert is a twist on the classic apple pie, with a warm and crumbly topping.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🌡️🔥💨
    Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Step 2 - 🔪🍎🕊️
    Peel and slice the apples into thin wedges.
  3. Step 3 - 🥣🍏🍠
    In a bowl, mix together the sliced apples, 1 tbsp brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger until the apples are coated in the spices.
  4. Step 4 - 🧁📊👥
    Divide the apple mixture evenly between two ramekins.
  5. Step 5 - 🥣🌾🍯🧂
    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, remaining brown sugar, oats, and salt.
  6. Step 6 - 🧈🔪💥
    Add in the butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Step 7 - 🥄🍏🧊
    Spoon the crumb mixture evenly over the apples in the ramekins.
  8. Step 8 - 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳🍮
    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  9. Step 9 - 🍨🥄🍰
    Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Additional

For an extra-special twist, try adding a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble topping before baking. Kids can help mix the apple and crumble mixtures, and arrange the apple slices in the ramekins.