Apple Oatmeal Crumble

Name: Apple Oatmeal Crumble
Ingredients: 2 medium Rome apples; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; Special equipment: 4 (1/3-cup) round shallow ceramic baking dishes

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 medium Rome apples
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
Special equipment: 4 (1/3-cup) round shallow ceramic baking dishes

Directions

1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F.
2

Peel and halve apples, then core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter).
3

Cut apples into thin slices and toss with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl.
4

Divide apples among baking dishes, overlapping slices, and sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon water.
5

Bake on a baking sheet until apples are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes.
6

Meanwhile, stir together oats, cinnamon, salt, and remaining tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl until combined.
7

Rub butter into oat mixture for topping until evenly distributed.
8

Sprinkle topping over apples and bake until topping is golden, 25 to 30 minutes more.
9

Transfer dishes to a rack to cool at least 10 minutes.
10

Serve warm or at room temperature.