📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab your 9x13 inch baking dish and set it aside. This is where our delicious crumble will bake its magic!
2. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Mmm, that smells amazing already! Make sure to distribute the sugar and spices evenly. We dont want any boring apple slices!
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, chopped nuts (I used pecans – because why not?!), and salt for the streusel topping. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Don't overmix! We're aiming for that perfect, slightly chunky topping that adds a lovely texture to the crumble.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Make sure it's evenly distributed. Now, sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the apples. Don't be shy! The more streusel, the merrier!
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover it with a piece of aluminum foil. The apples should be bubbling nicely, and that streusel should have achieved its majestic golden-brown color.
6. Remove from the oven and let the apple crumble cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set up a bit and prevents a messy explosion. Seriously, you'll thank me later!
7. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream! (I won't judge if you sneak a bite straight from the baking dish).