Saftiger Apple Crumble Recipe

I developed an Easy Apple Crisp Recipe that uses pantry staples for a simple, quick crumble with one surprising ingredient that gives the topping extra crunch.

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Ich liebe es, wie ein saftiger Apple Crumble erst harmlos wirkt und dann voll überraschungen loslegt, weil er mehr ist als nur ein süßes Ende. Mit säuerlichen Äpfeln und etwas Zimt gemahlen entsteht dieses Spiel aus Frucht und Würze, das nicht zu sehr bemüht wirkt.

Ich hab das Rezept oft verändert, manchmal war’s besser, manchmal schlechter, und das macht’s für mich spannend, man will ja wissen welcher Trick das nächste Mal funktioniert. Wenn du Lust auf Köstliche Desserts hast die unkompliziert bleiben, könnte dieser Crumble genau das sein, das du gleich ausprobieren willst.

Ingredients

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  • Äpfel: Säuerliche Äpfel bringen Frische, Ballaststoffe und Vitamin C, sie machen Füllung säuerlich.
  • Butter: Kalte Butter sorgt für saftige Streusel, viel Fett und buttriges Aroma.
  • Zucker: Gibt Süße, fördert Bräunung, ist reine Kohlenhydrate und liefert kaum Nährstoffe.
  • Haferflocken: Bringen Biss, liefern Ballaststoffe und etwas Protein, machen Streusel kernig.
  • Mehl: Bindet die Streusel, gibt Struktur, liefert Kohlenhydrate und sorgt für Krume.
  • Zimt: Gibt Wärme und Tiefe, fast keine Kalorien, aber viel Geschmack.
  • Gehackte Nüsse: Mandeln oder Haselnüsse geben Crunch, gesunde Fette und nussigen Geschmack.

Ingredient Quantities

  • 1 kg Äpfel (säuerliche Sorte wie Boskop oder Elstar)
  • 60 g Zucker (für die Füllung)
  • 1 EL Zitronensaft
  • 1 TL Zimt gemahlen
  • 1–2 EL Speisestärke
  • 200 g Weizenmehl (Type 405)
  • 100 g kalte Butter
  • 80 g Zucker (für die Streusel)
  • 50 g zarte Haferflocken
  • 1 Prise Salz
  • 1 Päckchen Vanillezucker (8 g) oder 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
  • 50 g gehackte Mandeln oder Haselnüsse (optional)

How to Make this

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20 by 30 cm (8 by 12 inch) baking dish.

2. Peel if you like, core and slice 1 kg apples into about 5 mm thick slices. Put them in a big bowl and toss with 60 g sugar for the filling, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch and the vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let sit 10 minutes so they soften and release a bit of juice.

3. If the apples look very juicy use the full 2 tablespoons cornstarch so the filling wont be runny, mix gently so you dont mash the slices.

4. Make the streusel: in a bowl combine 200 g plain flour, 80 g sugar for the streusel, 50 g oats, a pinch of salt and the vanilla sugar or the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use whichever you didnt put in the filling). Add 100 g cold butter cut into small cubes and rub with your fingertips until you get coarse crumbs, some pea sized bits are perfect.

5. Stir in 50 g chopped almonds or hazelnuts if you want extra crunch, theyre optional but tasty.

6. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish, press down lightly so theres no big air pockets.

7. Sprinkle the streusel over the apples until covered, dont pack it down too hard.

8. Bake on the middle rack for about 35 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.

9. Take out and let cool 10 to 15 minutes so the filling sets a bit, this makes it easier to serve.

10. Tips: use tart apples like Boskop or Elstar, keep the butter very cold for better crumbs, chill the baking dish a bit if your kitchen is warm, and if you prefer extra chew add a few more oats or nuts.

Equipment Needed

1. 20 x 30 cm (8 by 12 in) baking dish, greased
2. Oven (preheat to 180°C / 350°F)
3. Large mixing bowl for the apples
4. Medium bowl for the streusel
5. Sharp knife and cutting board, plus a vegetable peeler if you like
6. Kitchen scale (grams) or measuring cups and spoons (tsp, tbsp)
7. Pastry cutter or two forks (or just your fingertips) to rub in the cold butter
8. Spatula and a large spoon for tossing and spreading
9. Oven mitts and a cooling rack for resting the tray after baking

FAQ

Saftiger Apple Crumble Recipe Substitutions and Variations

  • Äpfel (1 kg): Granny Smith oder Braeburn statt Boskop; 50% säuerlich + 50% süß (z. B. Gala) für mehr Balance; Birnen gehen auch, aber die Füllung wird weicher und braucht evtl. längere Backzeit.
  • Speisestärke (1–2 EL): Tapiokastärke oder Pfeilwurzmehl 1:1 ersetzen; Maisstärke geht auch, evtl. 1 EL mehr nehmen; Mehl (Weizen) funktioniert zu Not, die Soße wird etwas trüber.
  • Weizenmehl Type 405 (200 g): Dinkelmehl Typ 630 1:1 ersetzen; Vollkornmehl geht, Streusel werden fester und leicht nussig; glutenfreie Mehlmischung 1:1 für eine GF-Version.
  • Kalte Butter (100 g): gekühltes Kokosöl 1:1 für vegane Variante; kalte Margarine 1:1; oder 80 g Butter + 20 g Joghurt für etwas weniger Fett, Streusel sind dann etwas weniger knusprig.

Pro Tips

1) Use a mix of tart apples and cut them evenly so they cook the same, and if they look overly juicy drain a little of the extra liquid or toss the slices very gently with extra starch so the filling wont be runny.

2) Keep the butter for the streusel rock cold and work it fast with your fingertips until you have mostly pea sized crumbs, dont overmix or the topping turns greasy. If your kitchen is warm pop the streusel in the fridge for 10 minutes before sprinkling.

3) Toast the oats and nuts briefly in a dry pan until fragrant, that little toasty flavor lifts the whole thing. Also add a small pinch of salt to the streusel to balance the sweetness, you wont regret it.

4) Bake on a tray to catch any drips and let the cake rest longer than you think, about 15 to 20 minutes, so the filling firms up and you can cut clean slices. Reheat individual pieces briefly in the oven or microwave for serving if you like it warm.

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Saftiger Apple Crumble Recipe

My favorite Saftiger Apple Crumble Recipe

Equipment Needed:

1. 20 x 30 cm (8 by 12 in) baking dish, greased
2. Oven (preheat to 180°C / 350°F)
3. Large mixing bowl for the apples
4. Medium bowl for the streusel
5. Sharp knife and cutting board, plus a vegetable peeler if you like
6. Kitchen scale (grams) or measuring cups and spoons (tsp, tbsp)
7. Pastry cutter or two forks (or just your fingertips) to rub in the cold butter
8. Spatula and a large spoon for tossing and spreading
9. Oven mitts and a cooling rack for resting the tray after baking

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg Äpfel (säuerliche Sorte wie Boskop oder Elstar)
  • 60 g Zucker (für die Füllung)
  • 1 EL Zitronensaft
  • 1 TL Zimt gemahlen
  • 1–2 EL Speisestärke
  • 200 g Weizenmehl (Type 405)
  • 100 g kalte Butter
  • 80 g Zucker (für die Streusel)
  • 50 g zarte Haferflocken
  • 1 Prise Salz
  • 1 Päckchen Vanillezucker (8 g) oder 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
  • 50 g gehackte Mandeln oder Haselnüsse (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20 by 30 cm (8 by 12 inch) baking dish.

2. Peel if you like, core and slice 1 kg apples into about 5 mm thick slices. Put them in a big bowl and toss with 60 g sugar for the filling, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch and the vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let sit 10 minutes so they soften and release a bit of juice.

3. If the apples look very juicy use the full 2 tablespoons cornstarch so the filling wont be runny, mix gently so you dont mash the slices.

4. Make the streusel: in a bowl combine 200 g plain flour, 80 g sugar for the streusel, 50 g oats, a pinch of salt and the vanilla sugar or the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use whichever you didnt put in the filling). Add 100 g cold butter cut into small cubes and rub with your fingertips until you get coarse crumbs, some pea sized bits are perfect.

5. Stir in 50 g chopped almonds or hazelnuts if you want extra crunch, theyre optional but tasty.

6. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish, press down lightly so theres no big air pockets.

7. Sprinkle the streusel over the apples until covered, dont pack it down too hard.

8. Bake on the middle rack for about 35 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.

9. Take out and let cool 10 to 15 minutes so the filling sets a bit, this makes it easier to serve.

10. Tips: use tart apples like Boskop or Elstar, keep the butter very cold for better crumbs, chill the baking dish a bit if your kitchen is warm, and if you prefer extra chew add a few more oats or nuts.

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