Grown Up Apple Crumble (Tastes of the Season)
Each year it is a Driscoll Family tradition to go apple picking and this year was no different. Here are the fruits of our labor:
We actually went to a new-to-us orchard, Nashoba Valley Vineyard, and had so much fun with the boys. It was a sweltering hot day for this time of year, 84 degrees, and many people had the same idea we did. I had hoped to squeeze in brunch and a wine tastings but it was so busy so I think we’ll go back. Oh, and if you’re local and have a dog they are welcome in the orchard (we didn’t know this but will bring Poppy next time).
Anyway, Conor and I decided it would be fun to do apple crumble with some of the cooking apples and I wanted to try out these new ramekins (from Target’s $1 section!).
Oh, he doesn’t usually sit on the counter, but how could I resist snapping a photo of him in his cute “Feed This Bear” jammies?!?
I think you’re gonna love this recipe! We couldn’t believe how delicious it was. The house also smelled amazing with all the wonderful fall flavors – nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and apples.
Grown Up Apple Crumble
Ingredients for the apple mixture:
6T salted butter 3 lbs. apples, cored, peeled, and sliced 1 C dark brown sugar 3/4 C sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 C Calvados 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 2 tsp lemon juice 3 T flour Crumb Topping 2/3 C flour 2/3 C salted butter 1/3 C sugar 2 T vanilla 1/3 C rolled oats Preheat the oven to 375 and spray your ramekins with cooking spray. Slice your apples! Conor loved helping with this (even though he got a bit carried away with the chopping)…
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add apples once the foam has subsided and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the flour, and continue to sauté for 8 to 10 more minutes, until the sauce is a rich carmel and the apples are soft.
The Calvados really makes the sauce. So delicious!
Add the flour and stir to incorporate. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
For the topping, take the flour and butter and work together between your finger tips until the mixture feels like breadcrumbs, then add the sugar and work that in. Finally, add the vanilla and rolled oats.
Spoon apple filling into ramekins and top with the crumb topping. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. I put a cookie tray under to prevent any of the mixture dripping in the oven.
* This recipe is a combination of something I found in House Beautiful, my mother-in-law’s crumble and my own!Here’s how they came out:
This recipe is soooo delicious and decadent. The caramel-like filling has so much flavor and is so rich. It is a comfort dish for sure. Perfect for after a Sunday roast or a long session of raking leaves. It is the type of recipe that you can’t help but blurt out “mmmm” “mmmm” “mmmm” between bites. Well, Conor and I couldn’t. He kept putting more ice cream on top too.
The Cavaldos also heightens it to a “grown up” dessert!
It is even better when paired with vanilla ice cream.
This dish might become another tradition the day of apple picking…
Be sure to visit my friends to see what they’ve been cooking this season!
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Yum! Looks delicious; I’ll definitely give the recipe a try. The photography in this post is spectacular! And the bear jammies are super cute.
Those look so yummy! Is there a substitute for the Calvados if you don’t want to use alcohol?
You could probably use apple cider or juice instead! Enjoy! x
This recipe sounds amazing, looking forward to trying it. Your Son is very cute in his Bear P.J.’s.
Love the photos.
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Such beautiful photos Danielle! I especially love how fresh the apples look, with the water on them! And Conor’s appearance in this make it just perfect! I love the idea of individual apple crumbles in the ramekins, so thanks for the tip about where to find them! Well done my dear!
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Yum, yum, yum! Definitely want to make this Danielle!
Yummy! Those look so good! 🙂 Pinned and shared, my friend! xo
Can’t wait to try this, Dani! We haven’t gone apple picking yet this year but hopefully soon. How about a get together in Nov?
This apple crumble looks and sounds so delicious! Definitely craving one to devour right now.. thanks for sharing the recipe, I am so inspired to recreate it.
I love apple desserts! And I like that these are served in single serving ramekins. 🙂
I concur with others. This looks simply delicious. I think I shall make this today. And we just happened to buy some ice cream today. Thanks for sharing such a sweet recipe. Yummy! I’m drooling already…
Ooooh, hope you enjoy it! We love it. Let me know how it comes out xx
I just stumbled upon your site… I love it! Regarding the apple crumb… how many ramekins does this recipe make?
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad you found my site. I made this a very long time ago, but I believe it made four ramekins. Hope that helps! Danielle x