Brown's Classic Apple Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Warm spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble, served with vanilla ice cream for the perfect dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 6 tbsp, cold butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup, for serving vanilla ice cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 4 sliced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour in a 9-inch baking dish.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 6 tbsp cold butter (cut into small cubes), 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. Use a fork to mix until crumbly and butter is evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the apples are bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
4. Step 4: Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm with 1 cup vanilla ice cream for a classic sweet finish.