Recipe video above. A filling of tender, cinnamon laced apples topped with a nubbly crunchy, golden topping. You'll love how this Apple Crumble isn't overly sweet, and how the filling is syrupy and jammy, rather than watery or dry. The smell when this is cooking is everything! SWEETNESS - see Note 4.
Recipe by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats on June 3, 2018
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT40M
Total time: PT55M
Rating
4.95 stars (546 reviews)
Keywords
Apple Crisp, Apple Crumble
Ingredients
2 lb / 1kg Granny Smith Apples( green apples) (, weight before peeling)
1 tbsp flour (, plain / all-purpose)
1/2 cup white sugar ((sub brown sugar))
2 tbsp lemon juice ((or water))
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats / oatmeal ((quick cooking is ok))
1 cup flour (, plain / all-purpose)
1 cup (loosely packed) brown sugar ((sub white sugar))
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
125g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter (, melted)
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
Western
Steps
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (both fan and standard).
Apple - Peel apples, then cut into 1.5cm/ 1/2” cubes.
Apple filling - Place apples in a bowl. Sprinkle with flour, sugar and cinnamon, then pour over lemon juice. Toss, then spread out evenly in a 1.5 litre/1.5 quart baking dish.
Crumble topping - Place Topping ingredients in a bowl. Mix until clumps form, like wet sand (see video). Spread over the apples, crumbling with fingers if required to get that crumbly topping.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove, cover loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand for 10 minutes before serving (let's the apple syrup thicken slightly).
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 378 g
Reviews
P on 2026-04-08 (5 stars): I made this yesterday and half of it is already gone. As other comments said, I’d also cut down on sugar a bit, but apart from that, this recipe is perfect! ✨
Sue on the GC on 2026-04-06 (5 stars): After 45+ years of cooking crumbles, this is the best!
The topping was delightfully crumbly and chunky. I'll reduce the sugar next time, but otherwise perfect!
Lesley Tomberlin on 2026-04-05 (4 stars): My apples weren't cooked all the way so I turned the oven up to 375° and cooked an extra 15 minutes. Otherwise it was spectacular..
Elle on 2026-03-28 (5 stars): This crumble is absolutely gorgeous Nagi! This is the 3rd time I’m making it and it’s always a hit with everyone. Thank you! Xxx
SP on 2026-03-17 (5 stars): I followed the advice in the comments of others and halved the sugar in the crumble, but as suggested in the recipe notes, I kept the full amount of sugar in the filling to achieve the desired consistency. Coupled with ice cream, final product was a hit with all. Thank you.
Nasim Vaziri on 2026-03-17 (5 stars): It is perfect.
Alison Lowe on 2026-03-05 (5 stars): I live in UK so used Bramley apples because I think they are the best for cooking. turned out perfect thank you.
Lisa on 2026-02-19 (5 stars): I am obsessed with a CRUNCHY top layer on apple crumble, and this was perfection! I love the syrup type consistency as opposed to being watery. This recipe totally surpassed my expectations, all my family were impressed! Nagi, you are seriously a genius!!
Corinna Drust on 2026-02-17 (5 stars): Amazing recipe but if you want to have real crumbles use room temperature butter, do not melt and just mix the butter with your fingers into a dough. it takes a while but once you have real crumbles it will turn out much better
Anon on 2026-02-11 (5 stars): It has been my go to dessert to have on hand with some differences that by no means lessen the original ideas, excellent work.
Jackie D on 2026-01-26 (5 stars): Just made the crumble. Didn't want to put oven on as it's so hot here in QLD. Put in a dish in air fryer at 180 for 30 min. I actually think it has come out better as it is a lot crispier on the top.
Thanks.
Janet on 2026-01-12 (5 stars): Yum! This was delicious! A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and my family gave it a Michelin star.
Michelle J on 2026-01-02 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious. I make it several times a year. At the moment I like to enjoy it cold for breakfast with Greek yoghurt. Great for a summer dish when served cold.
Storm on 2025-12-22 (5 stars): My family l9ved this recipe! We doubled the crust (because we're crumble people) and added some blackberries and raspberries to the filling. Definitely recommend! *****
Nisha on 2025-12-07 (5 stars): Best apple crumble ever. Reduced the sugar by half in the crumble and was perfect. The filling is exactly as you described - not watery, not dry. Yum!
Phoebe on 2025-11-28 (5 stars): This was OUTRAGEOUSLY delicious. Made it yesterday at home as I was craving a winter-warming crumble now that winter has hit HARD in London,UK. I added extra cinnamon and a punnet of blackberries. Highly recommend! Thanks for sharing this recipe which will undoubtedly become a staple in our household :)
Beka Maiava on 2025-11-16 (5 stars): Omg I first found you in Kmart & been obsessed with your recipe tins since. We loved your Apple Crumble in the Winter. When I got soooooo 😫 sick, guess who got forced to learn how to make it, by following simple steps...the guy who makes the biggest mess aka my husband lol Now he thinks he makes the best Apple Crumble...
Thank you so much xx We adore you
Jane on 2025-11-08 (5 stars): This apple crumble is THE best I've ever tasted. I reduced the sugar slightly but only because I used red apples in place of Granny Smiths. Pure perfection!! ❤️😋
Jasmine on 2025-11-03 (5 stars): Currently making this for the 3rd time since finding this recipe last month and I just love it so much😍
