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Delicious Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Crumble topped with oats and cinnamon.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Crumble

A delightful mix of tender apples and a crunchy topping, this Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Crumble is a cozy way to start your morning, perfect with or without ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the apple filling
  • 4 medium medium tart apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (divided)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
For the crumble topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to a greased baking dish.
Crumble Topping
  1. In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  2. Add the cold cubed butter to the mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine until it looks like crumbs.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Notes

Serve warm, either on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat in the oven or microwave individual portions. For extra crunch, consider adding nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping. Avoid overmixing the crumble topping to maintain a crumbly texture.