Easiest Apple Crumble

The easiest apple crumble for a small family. I got this recipe from my friend and made modifications to it. It gives a thick and rich sauce. Serve with cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 3 medium apples, peeled
• 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Core the apples. Slice 2 apples and dice 1 apple. Scatter over an 8-inch pie dish.

Step 3

Mix cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest into water. Keep stirring the mixture while pouring over the apples. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Step 4

Stir flour and brown sugar together for topping. Cut in butter. Rub the butter into the mixture with your fingers to give a crumbly texture. Scatter it on top of the apples.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until apples are soft and topping is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.