September 20th, 2019

Apple Picking Crumble

SERVINGS: 9
DIFFICULTY: Beginner
DIETARY: Gluten-Free
PREP/COOK TIME: 30 min/50 min

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Macerated Apples

• 6 apples, peeled (optional), cores removed, sliced thin
• 1/4 c. dark brown sugar
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. ground clove
• 1/2 tbsp. nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
• pinch salt 

Crumble

• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cold, chopped up 
• 1 c. dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 c. old fashioned oats 
• pinch salt

1. Create the crumble by mixing all of the ingredients into a bowl using a mixture or your hands.  Work it until the crumble is evenly distributed, cover, and place in the fridge for 20 minutes or until cold.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Mix the apples, spices, sugar, and all other ingredients into a baking dish (I used a deep 9x11 glass dish).  Incorporate the ingredients evenly with a spoon and smooth out the apples evenly in the dish.  Take the crumble out of the fridge and use your hands to distribute it all of over the top until the apples are covered.  Don't work it too much because you want it to be cold.
3. Place in the oven for about 50 minutes to an hour.  Check to make sure the crumble on top is solidified and the apples are softened, but still have texture.  The crumble should be brown and solid, the apples should have a little crisp left, and the liquid should be a thin syrup consistency.  Take a nice healthy serving and place a large dollop of vanilla ice cream on top so it melts all over the crumble!

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Me Cuisine

• You can remove the skin off the apples, but I didn't because I like the flavor and texture of the skin.
• I made a gluten-free crumble; however, you can add flour to the crumble for a more traditional take.  I actually prefer the oats.
• Use a variety of apples for the best flavor!  I used four different varieties from apple picking.
• Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel sauce are awesome toppings for this recipe.