Crisp? Crumble? No matter the name, this delicious apple dessert is made with organic oats, salted butter, and a hint of maple syrup or cane sugar, creating a rich, golden topping that’s irresistibly crisp. For those looking for a gluten-free option, simply swap the flour for gluten-free flour blend, and you’ll have a dessert that everyone can enjoy.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of extra maple syrup, or just as is—it’s cozy, rustic, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
- 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, or your favourite), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¼ cup cane sugar or maple syrup (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the crumble topping:
- 1 cup organic rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- ½ cup cane sugar
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the apples: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with cane sugar (or maple syrup), cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, flour, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, cane sugar (or maple syrup), melted butter, and cinnamon until combined and crumbly.
- Assemble & bake: Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are soft and bubbling.
- Cool slightly & serve: Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup!
