Pecan Crumble Buttery Nutty (Printable Version)
Tender apples topped with a nutty, buttery pecan crumble, delicious enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 5 cups peeled, sliced apples (about 5 medium apples)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Pecan Crumble Topping
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces, roughly chopped
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and blend with pastry cutter or fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
04 - Fold in chopped pecans and vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
05 - Distribute pecan crumble mixture evenly over apples. Bake for 35 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
06 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Present warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses basic pantry ingredients you probably already have
- Ready for the oven in less than fifteen minutes
- Pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream
- Makes your house smell irresistible while baking
02 -
- Fruit crumbles freeze well for up to three months
- Pecans add healthy fats and a dose of crunch
- Great for special diets since it is vegetarian
- Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C making this sweet treat a bit wholesome
03 -
- Dice the butter while still cold for perfect crumb texture
- Toast pecans before adding for unbeatable flavor
- Test with different apples for a mix of sweet and tart