I remember eating dad’s apple crumble many, many times… (We grew up calling it “apple betty”, but I thought I’d call it a “crumble” to avoid any confusion.) I remember sneaking in and eating the crumbles off the top because they were the best part! I even saved the piece of paper I scribbled the recipe on probably 10 years ago. I had called him one day, craving this warm, sweet, apple goodness and he told me how he made it. Maybe I’m just sentimental like that, but I like to remember…. moments. I hope this becomes a staple in your family the way it has in mine. Simple. Easy. Good.
Dad’s Apple Crumble
Ingredients
5c sliced apples (more is better)
1 Tbsp flour (any gluten-free flour blend will do)
5 Tbsp white sugar (I use organic, unbleached)
½ c oats (I have Jules organic certified gluten-free instant, which I like to use for baking)
½ c brown sugar
½ c flour (any gluten-free flour blend will do)
¾ tsp nutmeg
¾ tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter (to make it dairy free, use a stick of Earth Balance)
Directions
Peel and slice the apples. Spread them out in a 9×13 or 8×8 pan. The size of the pan totally depends on how much of a ratio you want of crumble to apple. I like to make it in a 9×13 so it seems to last longer! Sprinkle with flour and white sugar, mix together with a fork so the apple slices are covered.
Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Place butter on top and cut it into the mixture with two knives until the butter is in tiny clumps covered in the mixture. Pour crumble mixture on top of the apples evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes at 375. Serve hot, warm or cold, with or without ice cream. Enjoy!
Makes me think of you!
