Best Apple Crumble

Name: Best Apple Crumble
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 3 large apples, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces; 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Oatmeal Cookie Mix; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Ingredients:8
Servings:9

By Betty Crocker Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 08/13/2025

Best Apple Crumble

Ingredients:8
Servings:9

When we say this is the Best Apple Crumble recipe, we're not kidding. Plus, if you check out the reviews, we're not the only ones who feel that way. This simple apple crumble recipe tastes beyond incredible and is ready to serve in just three steps! Between the apple filling and the cookie mix topping, this apple crumble dessert is the definition of *chef's kiss.* Prior to serving, prepare yourself for the compliments to roll in. We didn't put "best" in the recipe title for nothing!

More About This Recipe

This is an excellent recipe to turn to for a no-fail, crowd-pleasing apple dessert. The nostalgic feeling of baking an apple crumble is reason enough to get excited about making this recipe, and the short ingredient list might just have you doing cartwheels. This particular recipe calls for Betty Crocker’s oatmeal cookie mix, guaranteeing that this sweet treat’s topping will be nice and crunchy, especially with the addition of pecans! We get it, it’s hard to choose between all of Betty’s apple crisp and cobbler recipes, so don’t hesitate to make a few different recipes this season. And if you love apple desserts, explore Betty’s best tips for baking with apples.

Best Apple Crumble

Prep time:20 min
Total time:1 hr 20 min
Ingredients:8
Servings:9
Calories per serving:480

Ingredient

Filling

3 large apples, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces

Topping

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Oatmeal Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) ceramic baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Spread mixture in baking dish.

Step 3
In same large bowl, stir cookie mix and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.

Step 4
Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Tips

Serve this Best Apple Crumble with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Use fresh peaches for the apples for a juicy peach crumble.
Taste apples for sweetness before adding brown sugar and adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Choose apples that are firm enough to hold their shape. Braeburn, Fuji or Granny Smith are all excellent choices.
Get creative by adding other dried spices, candied ginger or chewy dried fruits to add more layers of flavor and texture.
For more delicious apple recipes see our collection of Best Apple Desserts

Nutrition Facts

Calories
480
Total Fat
22g
Protein
5g
Total Carbohydrate
67g
Sugars
43g

Servings: 9

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 480

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	22g	33%
Saturated Fat	10g	51%
Trans Fat	½g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	40mg	14%
Sodium	320mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate	67g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2g	9%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	1g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	43g	% Value Not Available
Protein	5g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	2%
Calcium	Value Not Available	0%
Iron	Value Not Available	6%
Potassium	160mg	5%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	10%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	2%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	10%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	6%
Niacin	Value Not Available	4%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	4%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	2%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	2%
Zinc	Value Not Available	2%
Manganese	Value Not Available	20%
Selenium	Value Not Available	0%
Copper	Value Not Available	6%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 1&½,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 3,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 4,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 4tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice4&½

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Recipe Tips

Serve this Best Apple Crumble with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Use fresh peaches for the apples for a juicy peach crumble.

Taste apples for sweetness before adding brown sugar and adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Choose apples that are firm enough to hold their shape. Braeburn, Fuji or Granny Smith are all excellent choices.

Get creative by adding other dried spices, candied ginger or chewy dried fruits to add more layers of flavor and texture.

For more delicious apple recipes see our collection of Best Apple Desserts

Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

22g

33%

Saturated Fat

10g

51%

Trans Fat

½g

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

40mg

14%

Sodium

320mg

13%

Total Carbohydrate

67g

22%

Dietary Fiber

Soluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Sugars

43g

% Value Not Available

Protein

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

Calcium

Value Not Available

Iron

Value Not Available

Potassium

160mg

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

10%

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

10%

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

Niacin

Value Not Available

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

Manganese

Value Not Available

20%

Selenium

Value Not Available

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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