Quick Skillet Apple Crumble
70% authentic · American
A simplified, faster version of apple pie, cooked entirely in a skillet on the stovetop and finished under the broiler or in an oven. Features a rustic, crumbly topping.
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Ingredients
- tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced4 cups
- brown sugar1/4 cup
- ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
- all-purpose flour1/4 cup
- rolled oats1/2 cup
- unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup
- saltpinch
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, toss 4 cups sliced apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup flour. Ensure apples are evenly coated.
- 2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (like cast iron) over medium heat on the stovetop.
- 3
Add the coated apples to the hot skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and caramelize slightly.
- 4
While apples cook, prepare the crumble: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup flour, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the 1/4 cup melted butter and stir until combined and crumbly.
- 5
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples in the skillet.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) or place it under a preheated broiler. Bake or broil for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- 7
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven/broiler. Let it cool slightly before serving directly from the skillet.
