Whiskey-Spiced Apple Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

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Warm baked apples soaked in whiskey and cinnamon, topped with a crunchy oat crumble for a comforting dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers Granny Smith apples, whiskey, granulated sugar 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 medium, peeled, cored and sliced Granny Smith apples
1/4 cup whiskey
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup, packed dark brown sugar
6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
1/4 tsp kosher salt
for serving (optional) vanilla ice cream

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, toss 5 medium peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples with 1/4 cup whiskey, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until apples are evenly coated.
Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a 9-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Add 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.