Ingredients:

  • 4 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn), about 800g
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (45g)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (30g)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (35g)
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (30g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (30g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (25g)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (55g)

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry the apples. Core them, leaving the bottom intact to form a 'bowl.' Brush the inside and outside of the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, nuts, dried cranberries/raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Mix well.
  3. Spoon the filling into the cored centers of the apples, packing it in gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the filled apples.
  6. Place the apples in the baking dish. Add a splash of water to the bottom of the dish (about 1/4 inch) to prevent sticking. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. A knife should easily pierce the apple.
  7. Let the baked apples cool for a few minutes before serving.