Martha Stewart's 5-Star Apple Dessert Is Truly the Best

Plus, it's the easiest apple crumble I've ever made.

Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

Living in the Northwest, just minutes from the Hood River Fruit Loop, I’m surrounded by apple orchards. Not only do these decades-old trees offer incredible views, but they also produce the tastiest fruit. Apple picking is a popular activity here, or you can pick apples straight from the bin to take home. Either way, there’s an abundance of freshly picked, delicious apples just waiting to be turned into apple desserts.

Recently, Martha Stewart’s Apple Crumble recipe caught my eye. It’s a bit different than the many other crumbles and crisps I’ve made, so I decided to put it to the test. Others who have tried the recipe and left reviews agree, giving it nothing but five stars across the board.

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How To Make Martha Stewart’s Apple Crumble

To prep this homemade apple crumble, all you have to do is peel, core, and chop up your apples. Then, mix the apples with sugar, a bit of flour, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and salt before transferring the fruit mixture to a baking dish.

To make the topping, beat together softened butter and brown sugar. Then beat in the flour to form a crumbly mixture. The crumble is sprinkled on top of the apples and baked at 375°F for about an hour. You’ll end up with a fantastic fall treat.

The flavor is incredible, with notes of sugar and spice. I wasn’t sure if the half teaspoon of cinnamon called for in the recipe would be enough, but I was wrong. It’s perfectly spiced with a lively touch of vibrancy from the lemon juice.

The chewy brown sugar topping offered excellent texture and contrast in every bite. Of course, a spoonful of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt is always a welcome complement to an apple dessert, but this one can stand fine just on its own.

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Tips for Making Apple Crumble

• Choose Your Apples Wisely: The best apples for baking can be whatever you have on hand. However, many bakers prefer something that’s sweet-meets-tart. Use varieties like Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, or Granny Smith. I chose to use Granny Smith apples, which ended up getting really soft while baking. The texture of the cooked-down apples was like a chunky, thicker applesauce, which I actually loved, but I might try a mixture of other apples next time.
• Peel or Don't: This apple crumble recipe calls for peeling all of your apples, but you can skip that step if preferred for a more rustic, textured treat.
• Spice It Up: While I did find the spice level to be just about perfect, you’re welcome to play with it. Increase the amount of cinnamon mixed in with the apples, or incorporate a bit of nutmeg or cardamom.
• Add Oats: Adding oats to the crumble on top would take this from an apple crumble to an apple crisp. Incorporate 1/2 cup of rolled oats into the topping mixture for a play on texture.
• Keep an Eye on the Bake Time: While the recipe calls for baking the crumble for about one hour, the bake time will depend on your choice of apples. A softer apple with more moisture may need less time in the oven before it becomes tender. I baked my crumble for 45 minutes and pulled it out when my apples were quite soft.
  

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