6cupsApples, peeled and slicedUse firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Topping
1/2cupAll-purpose flour
1/2cupOld-fashioned oats
1/2cupLight-brown sugar, packed
1/3cupUnsalted butter, diced and coldKeep the butter cold for better crumble texture.
1/2teaspoonGround cinnamon
1teaspoonVanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
Toss the sliced apples with the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract until evenly coated, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, and light-brown sugar. Add the diced cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.