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Peanut Butter Apple Crumble 1

Peanut Butter Apple Crumble

This dessert transforms ordinary apple crumble into something extraordinary by blending the nostalgic warmth of traditional apple desserts with the rich, nutty depth of peanut butter. Perfect for cool autumn evenings when you're craving something heartwarming with a twist.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fingertips

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling

  • 6 apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a more caramel-like flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Peanut Butter Crumble

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy works best
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and slice your apples into roughly ¼-inch pieces. Toss the apple slices immediately with lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
  • Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour to your bowl of apples. Toss everything thoroughly until each apple slice is coated with the sugar-spice mixture.
  • Transfer your seasoned apple mixture to a buttered 9×9-inch baking dish. Arrange the apples in an even layer, but don't press down too firmly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the peanut butter and incorporate it using a fork, maintaining those crumbly bits rather than forming a paste.
  • Fold the chopped pecans into your crumble mixture. For enhanced nutty flavor, consider toasting the pecans for 5-7 minutes in your preheated oven before adding them to the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the peanut butter crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Resist the urge to press the topping down onto the apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Allow the crumble to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This resting period is essential for the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a healthier version, you can reduce the granulated sugar to ¼ cup and use natural peanut butter without added sugar.
Store leftover crumble covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
For make-ahead convenience, prepare the apple filling and crumble topping separately and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before assembling and baking.
The crumble can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 5gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Apple Crumble, Peanut Butter Dessert, Fall Dessert, Apple Dessert
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