Description
Apple Delight is a classic dessert featuring tender, spiced apples topped with a buttery, nutty crumble. This comforting treat is perfect for a cozy fall evening or any time you crave a delicious, fruit-filled indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread the apples evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Crumble: In another bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the chilled butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- You can use any variety of baking apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with rolled oats for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
