Cinnamon-Spiced Apple & Walnut Crumble
A warm, spiced apple crumble with a buttery walnut topping, baked until golden and bubbling. Served with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers apples, all-purpose flour, rolled oats 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 320 calories and feeds 8, 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
- 6 cups apples
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Core and slice 6 cups apples (about 6 medium) into 1/2-inch thick wedges. Toss with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter using a pastry cutter until crumbly and pea-sized.
- Step 3: Sprinkle the oat-walnut topping evenly over the apples, pressing gently to create a compact layer. Dot with any remaining butter pieces.
- Step 4: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges (apple centers should be tender when pierced with a fork).
- Step 5: Let rest for 15 minutes before serving. Scoop into bowls and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.







