Apple Crumble with Oats

The Apple Crumble with Oats is a rustic and delicious version of the classic apple tart, with a touch of crunchiness from the oats. Here is the recipe to prepare this comforting dessert:

Ingredients

• 300 g of 00 flour
• 100 g of oat flakes
• 150 g of brown sugar
• 150 g of cold butter, cubed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 4 medium apples (Golden or Renette)
• The juice of half a lemon
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the oat flakes, brown sugar, baking powder and the pinch of salt.
3. Add the cold butter, cubed, and the egg. Work the ingredients with your fingers or with the help of a fork until you obtain a crumbly mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, peel the apples, remove the core and cut them into small cubes. Season with lemon juice, granulated sugar and cinnamon, mixing well.
5. Butter and flour a round springform pan approximately 24 cm in diameter.
6. Pour half of the crumbly mixture into the pan, pressing lightly with your hands to form a compact base.
7. Spread the apple filling on top, then cover with the remaining crumbly mixture, without pressing too much.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the surface is golden.
9. Let the crumble cool before opening the springform pan.
10. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

This crumble will be delicious both warm and cold and can be paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

Fun Fact

The word “sbriciolata” refers to the mixing method, which resembles crumbs. This dessert is very versatile and you can experiment with different types of fruit depending on the season or your personal tastes.