This recipe for a creamy apple crunch is a great dessert in fall and winter. But off course also for Thanksgiving dinner. And because you put it in it's own jar, it's easy to serve.
Apples and fall are a true combination. Because of course that's their harvest season, but also because they store well. Some can even be stored whole winter. And it's a welcome substitute with citrus in winter.
And you can not only eat this great fruit raw, but you can make delicious warm and cold desserts with them. One of them I made for Thanksgiving dinner: a hot and creamy apple crumble dessert.
You can prepare it early and keep it cool in the refrigerator. Later on you can heat it up in the oven so it's served hot at dessert.
Because...
- apples contain a lot of juice and some are better for baking then others, make sure to use granny smith or an other baking apple for great result.
- you coat the apples with a lemon mixture they won't brown in the refrigerator.
Recipe Apple crumble in a jar
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Equipment
- A conventional oven is used. When using a convection oven (with air fan) decrease the temperature with 30 °F / 20 °C
- 4 jars
Ingredients
Crumble topping
- 40 gram whole wheat flour
- 30 gram oats
- 60 gram dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon gingerbread spices
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 75 grams butter , unsalted
apple filling
- 600 grams apples , baking apple like Goudreinet
- 30 grams butter , unsalted
- 30 grams flour
- 30 ml water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 ml honey
- ½ teaspoon gingerbread spices
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Instructions
Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Add to a bowl the ingredients for the topping.
- Mix them with your fingertips until you've got a crumble mixture.
- Put the mixture in the refrigerator.
Apple filling
- Melt the butter and mix with the flour, water, lemon, vanilla extract, honey and gingerbread spices.
- Peel the apples, take the core out and slice into small cubes.
- Mix the butter mixture with the apples.
- Take small jars or cups and put the apple mixture in (make the jars very full, because in the oven it will get a bit less volume.
- Spread the crumble mixture over the apple jars and put in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Tamara says
This was such a delicious crumble! I used it to top some muffins that I made. Super easy, and absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Terra says
I can't wait to give this crumble a shot. I especially like that it's in a jar! That's so convenient and easy.
Taleen | Just As Tasty says
I love that these are in individual jars, what a great idea for Thanksgiving!
Sunrita | Spiceitupp says
Wow! Love this idea of making little crumble jars. So convenient and I can actually use it for toppings and base for other stuff too!
Amanda Marie Boyle says
SUch a great idea, and perfect for big holiday gatherings!
Amy says
Oh what a great recipe and I love how it's presented. As we're staying home so much lately, we have been making care packages for our family and friends to get through the hard times. This would make such a lovely gift! We're onto it! Thanks!
Magali says
very original! I absolutely love this recipe! Apple crumbles are my favorite!😋😋
Andréa says
What a great idea Tamara! Thank you for sharing!
Andréa says
Thank you Terra. That's one of the tops of this recipe for sure. I love desserts that are in a jar.
Andréa says
Thank you Taleen, I bet it's great with Thanksgiving!
Andréa says
What a great idea! Thank you for your input and nice comment!
Andréa says
Thank you Amanda, it's indeed a delicious dessert for the holidays!
Andréa says
Thanks Amy, what a great idea, the care packages! Love the idea!
Andréa says
Mine to, it's such a delicious dessert. Thank you Magali!