Apple Oat Crumble is one of those simple desserts that never seems to go out of style. With soft, sweet apples underneath and a golden topping made from oats, flour, and brown sugar, it’s a lovely recipe to have on hand when you want something comforting and easy.
This recipe comes together with everyday pantry ingredients and lets the apples shine. Serve it warm straight from the oven for a dessert that feels homely, satisfying, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
What’s the difference between a crumble and a crisp?
There is some debate in the world of desserts as to the name of the varieties of crumbles! Often when the crumble includes oats it is referred to as a crisp.
To separate this from my easy Classic Apple Crumble I have named this one Apple Oat Crumble, as you can never have too many versions of tasty things!
The difference is also in the sugar I have used, I have used brown sugar here rather than caster sugar in the original. This creates an even more warm toasty flavour in both the fruit and the crumble topping.
Crumbles are a fruit based dessert with a lovely sweet buttery topping that crisps up in the oven, and served warm. Often served with vanilla ice cream, custard or cream it is a family favourite of my kids.
What fruit can you use in a crumble?
Today I have made this with apples as that is the classic version, but you can absolutely change that up, using feijoas, plums, pears, peaches, rhubarb or some even use berries. Granny Smith apples are often the best version as they are lovely and tart and hold their shape while baking.
What do you use to make apple oat crumble?
The ingredients are lovely simple pantry basics. Please scroll down to the printable recipe card below for full quantities and method.
- Apples (or fruit of your choice)
- Brown sugar
- Flour
- Lemon Juice (or water)
- Cinnamon
- Rolled Oats
- Plain White Flour
- Butter
You can however use plain white sugar or brown sugar in this recipe (1/2 a cup of either works). The brown sugar creates an even more warm toasty flavour in both the fruit and the crumble topping.
How do you prepare the apples for crumble?
The method for making crumble is so lovely and easy. There is no need to pre cook the apples as they are sliced so thin they will cook during the time in the oven.
Peel, core and slice or dice the apples into small pieces, then coat in the mixture of brown sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon to add lovely flavour and texture.
Then place the fruit into a prepared dish. Ideally a 23cm round dish, at least 5 cm high, with a minimum of a 3 litre capacity. The bigger the dish the thinner the end result will be.
I like to press the fruit down flat so there are no gaps and the fruit stays underneath the crumble. Then it is time to prepare the easy crumble topping.
How do you make the oat crumble topping?
In a medium bowl you will add together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, then with your fingertips rub through the cold butter, cutting this into small cubes makes this job easier.
Once the butter is evenly distributed through the flour and oats mixture spread this evenly over the fruit and bake until lovely crispy and golden brown. I then allow it to sit for 20 minutes for the fruit to thicken then serve warm.
Can I freeze crumble?
Yes absolutely, allow this to cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat to piping hot before serving.
More apple dessert recipes to try
If you enjoyed this Apple Oat Crumble, be sure to take a look at some of my other favourite apple desserts too:
You may wish to check out my Classic Apple Crumble recipe too and try both variations! Let me know which one you like more.
Apple Oat Crumble Recipe
Apple Oat Crumble
Apple Oat Crumble is a simple, reliable dessert with tender apples and a golden oat topping, made from everyday ingredients and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 700 grams Apples, approx 6-7, peeled, cored, sliced finely, or fruit of your choice
- 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Plain White Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (or water)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- 3/4 Cup Plain White Flour (112 grams)
- 3/4 Cup Rolled Oats (63 grams)
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, 100 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Butter, cold, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 190 Bake
- Peel and core the apples and slice finely and place in a medium bowl
- Add to this the first measure of brown sugar, flour, lemon juice (or water) and cinnamon and mix to fully coat the apples
- Pour this into a baking dish, approx 20-23cm round, at least 5 cm deep (min 3 litre capacity)
- Press the apples down flat in the dish until no gaps remain
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, rolled oats, second measure of brown sugar, cinnamon and salt and mix to combine
- Add the cubed butter into the flour & oats and with your fingers rub in the butter until it forms moist breadcrumbs, shaking the bowl to bring larger pieces of butter to the top and rubbing it all in as much as possible, a few lumps is ok
- Sprinkle this over the fruit and spread evenly
- Bake in the oven for at least 30 minutes or until the topping is a lovely golden brown and you can hear the fruit below sizzling.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve with ice cream, custard or cream. Can be reheated or frozen.
- Enjoy!
Notes
CAN I USE OTHER SUGAR THAN CASTER SUGAR?
Yes you can use plain white sugar or brown sugar in this recipe, 1/2 a cup of either
CAN I FREEZE CRUMBLE?
Yes absolutely, allow this to cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat to piping hot before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 664Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 13gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 52mgSodium 276mgCarbohydrates 109gFiber 9gSugar 48gProtein 10g
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I really hope you love this Apple Oat Crumble as much as we do. It is such a simple, comforting dessert and one I know I’ll be making again and again.
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Happy baking,
Anna x
Rosy says
Thank you for sharing! It was a lovely recipe, turned out perfect and was an absolute hit in our home. My first time making it and it was so easy to follow and the end result was delicious.
Anna Cameron says
I’m delighted you enjoyed it!