Gingerbread-Spiced Apple Crumble with Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender baked apples tossed in warm gingerbread spices, topped with a crunchy walnut crumble for a cozy holiday dessert. This American Christmas recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs tart apples (such as Granny Smith), lemon juice, and brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup brown sugar, divided
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
optional vanilla ice cream, for serving

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 6 peeled, cored, and sliced medium tart apples with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until evenly coated.
Step 2: Transfer the spiced apples to a 9-inch baking dish, arranging them evenly. In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
Step 3: Add 6 tbsp cold diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
Step 4: Sprinkle the walnut crumble evenly over the apples. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream if desired for a festive and comforting dessert.