Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Mini Apple Walnut Crumble, a delightful dessert that marries tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples with a crunchy walnut and oat topping. This cozy treat is perfect for family gatherings or as a comforting end to your day. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate the experience and impress your guests with its nostalgic flavors. Easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, this crumble captures the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
- 5 Granny Smith apples
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and melted butter until well coated.
- In another bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, oats, cinnamon, and walnuts. Add cold butter and rub until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish and sprinkle the crumble topping over it.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use tart apples like Granny Smith for better flavor balance. Keep your butter cold for a flaky topping texture. Feel free to add spices like nutmeg for extra depth.