While the oven was preheating, I melted a few tablespoons of butter in the skillet, then layered the apple mixture over the melted butter, then sprinkled the topping over the apple mixture. To bake straight away, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 then bake for 40-50 mins until topping is golden and crisp. Bake for 30 mins at 400°F Now for the crumble topping. For a super-easy version of this yummy apple dessert, substitute apple pie filling for the sliced apple. I agree to receive emails with the latest helpful updates, tips, promotions, and more from Add Salt & Serve. This recipe does just that. allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/44242/apple-crumble-with-oat-topping.aspx Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2011. It thickens up the apple's juices and ensures no soggy apple mess. New!  (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada), No two ways about it - this was beyond excellent for a simple apple crisp, in spite of the fact that the topping had oatmeal in it, which I generally don't like (but Hubs does, which is why I made this in the first place). Add white sugar, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. I also added some fresh ground nutmeg. Empty the crumbs into a large bowl and rub them together between your fingers until you have large, buttery crumbs. You can also subscribe without commenting. -  A combination of apples gives you lots of flavor and textures. When working with fresh fruit you often find that the most simple of recipes really highlight the fruit's flavor. In a large bowl mix sliced apples with nutmeg, ginger, cinnnamon, and vanilla extract (although for most everyone else the full tablespoon of cinnamon might be a lil much *my hubbys a cinnamon addict* x3 you can cut it down to 1/2 tablespoon). Your email address will not be published. Replies to my comments I started by mixing the dry ingredients and then used my hands to work the butter into it. All This was quite a treat. Pour sauce over apples. While the oven was preheating, I melted a few tablespoons of butter in the skillet, then layered the apple mixture over the melted butter, then sprinkled the topping over the apple mixture. To freeze, wrap dishes well or freeze the fruit and crumble mixture in separate freezer bags if you don’t have spare baking dishes. I also added some fresh ground nutmeg. When it comes to making apple crisp, there are two main types—a streusel topping and an oat topping. Because many of the apples I chose have high water contents I added 1 1/2 tablespoons of dry minute tapioca. Remove pie from oven and lower temperature to 375°. This easy apple crumble with oats is the perfect warming dessert to make when apples are in season. Total Carbohydrate The recipe simply has a sugary cookie crumble on top. Thanks for subscribing! Even if you don't care for tapioca you wouldn't even know it was in there. Ingredients. Mash cold butter into the oats mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; spread over the apples to the edges of the baking dish. No thanks! Spread remaining oat mixture over top of the apples. Blend the Required fields are marked *. VERY good and for me, very soul-soothing dish. Choose the type of message you'd like to post, Magazine subscription – save 44% and get a cookbook of your choice. I used Granny Smith apples in this apple crisp recipe. I started by choosing six different types of baking apples. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the oat mixture, using a slight downward twisting motion, until mixture resembled pea-sized crumbs. This easy apple crumble with oats is the perfect warming dessert to make when apples are in season. So keep a close eye on your pie ^.^. I even enhance the chewyness of the oats with a little flour. Get up to 50% off a luxury towel set! Yes! Bake for another 30-40 mins you may have to cover with aluminum foil the final 15 mins to prevent your topping from burning. Carefully pour the crumble mixture in the center of the pie, spreading them over the surface evenly. Cook the apples with the caster sugar in a large pan, stirring occasionally – add a splash of water if they start to stick on the bottom. I really enjoy a crunchy top that isn't sandy so I used softened butter rather than melted butter. Scatter the butter over the top; pulse repeatedly until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Place apple slices on top of oat mixture; sprinkle cinnamon over apples. I did add two more ingredients and changed the method a bit but I tried to stay true to the recipe and I wasn't disappointed. We will never sell your email address. Hope you love it as much as they do. For the crunch topping I changed the method. It really is a fantastic recipe and one I will make again and again. I peeled, cored and chopped the apples and tossed them with the sugar and cinnamon. Stir in flour to form a paste. Please check your email for further instructions. Then I baked as directed. A combination of apples gives you lots of flavor and textures. 301 %, Mini Apple Pies (So Easy, Not Much Hassle!). I was toying around with recipes and I mix and matched untill it satisfied my picky hubby and daughter x3. Everything in this recipe was spot on; perfectly spiced and sweetened, an ideal ratio of topping to apples, and a topping so crunchy the person next to you can HEAR it when you chew!