The Ultimate Comfort Dessert with a Warm Turmeric Twist!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Warm spiced apples under a buttery golden crust
✔️ Secret ingredient: Turmeric adds color & anti-inflammatory benefits
✔️ Easy to make – no fancy techniques required
✔️ Versatile – serve warm, cold, or with ice cream!
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (prevents browning)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Golden Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp turmeric (for color & warmth)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Apples (10 mins)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and slice apples ¼-inch thick.
- Toss with sugars, spices, lemon juice & vanilla.
- Spread in greased 9×9″ baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the Crumble (5 mins)
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon & turmeric.
- Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake (40 mins)
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
- Bake 40-45 mins until golden and bubbly.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Let cool 10 mins (filling thickens as it sits).
- Top with vanilla ice cream (a must!).
Pro Tips
🍎 Apple Choices: Mix tart & sweet apples for balance.
🌾 Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour + GF oats.
🔥 Extra Crispy Topping: Broil last 2 mins (watch closely!).
🍯 Flavor Boost: Add 1 tbsp bourbon to the apples.
FAQs
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes! Prep & refrigerate unbaked for 24 hours.
Q: How to store leftovers?
A: Cover & refrigerate 3 days – reheat in oven or microwave.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Freeze baked crumble for 3 months – thaw & reheat.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
| Calories | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 58g | 5g | 38g |
With ice cream, calories increase
This crumble tastes like a hug in dessert form!
👉 Tag your creations #GoldenAppleCrumble �💛
