Grandma's Apple Crumble

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A comforting, old-fashioned dessert featuring tender apples and a buttery oat topping, reminiscent of home-cooked traditions passed down through generations. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 62 minutes, pairs apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 25 min Cook: 37 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and sliced (1/2-inch thick) apples with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cold cubed butter, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples, pressing down gently to form a compact layer.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.

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