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Caramelized Apple Slice Crumble

This dessert features thinly sliced, caramelized apples that are frozen for convenience, then baked with a crumbly topping until golden. The finished dish has a warm, tender apple base with a crunchy, buttery topping, served alongside vanilla ice cream for added richness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 4 –5 medium apples thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the frozen apple slices evenly over the sheet, then sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and caramelized, then remove and let cool slightly.
  2. While the apples cool, prepare the crumble topping. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  3. Spoon the caramelized apple slices into a baking dish, spreading them out evenly. Cover the apples with the prepared crumble mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  4. Bake the assembled crumble at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the mixture is bubbling around the edges.
  5. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Observe the contrast between the crispy topping and soft, jammy apples.