Apple crumble

Apple crumble with fresh apples

Maple syrup makes this subtle twist on a fall classic an instant crowd pleaser.

Start to finish: 1 hour and 15 minutes (30 minutes active)
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Filling
• 7 Cortland apples, peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1tablespoon lemon juice
• 1teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crumble
• 2 cups quick-cook rolled oats
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup softened butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the filling and transfer to the baking dish.
3. In another bowl, combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping.
4. Cover the apple mixture with the crumble topping, taking care to cover completely.
5. Bake for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. Let cool, then serve and enjoy.

For a dessert that’s ultra-decadent, serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.