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-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs tart apples (such as Granny Smith), lemon juice, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

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

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Ingredients

6 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup, divided brown sugar
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, cold and diced unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
optional, for serving vanilla ice cream

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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.