Winter spiced apple bites (Printable Version)

Warm spiced apples coated in oat crumble, ideal for cozy winter snacks or light treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 16 wedges

→ Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Crumble

07 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
12 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss apple wedges with melted butter, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully coated.
03 - Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Add cold butter and rub with fingertips until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
04 - Arrange apple wedges evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Generously sprinkle oat crumble over each wedge, pressing lightly to adhere.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until apples are tender and crumble is golden brown.
06 - Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Optionally drizzle with honey or serve with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes, making them perfect for those sudden cravings when you don't want to commit to a full dessert.
  • The contrast between soft, spiced apples and a buttery oat crumble hits in a way that feels both wholesome and indulgent.
  • They're the kind of snack you can eat with your hands while standing in the kitchen, or serve warm with ice cream when guests drop by.
02 -
  • Don't peel your apples too far in advance; they'll oxidize and turn brown, which affects both appearance and texture once baked.
  • If your crumble mixture starts to warm up from your hands while rubbing in the butter, pop it in the freezer for a few minutes—cold crumble bakes up crunchier and more distinct.
  • The apples will continue softening as they cool, so pull them out when they still have just a tiny bit of resistance; they'll be perfect within minutes.
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler instead of a knife for peeling apples—it's faster and safer, and wastes less fruit.
  • If your apples are particularly large, cut them into more than 16 wedges so each bite gets a proper crumble topping and bakes evenly.

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