Best 5 German Apple Crumble Recipes

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The traditional German apple crumble is a delightful dessert that combines sweet and tangy flavors. This classic dish is made with a buttery crumb topping and a filling of sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The crumble is typically served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and it can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. In this comprehensive guide, we will provide you with the steps to create a delicious and authentic German apple crumble, from preparing the ingredients to baking and serving the final product.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CRUMBLE



Apple Crumble image

This apple crumble is easy to make and works with pears, peaches, or berries as well.

Provided by Danaleigh

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Apple Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pile sliced apples in an 8x10-inch casserole dish. Mix water and lemon juice together and sprinkle over apples.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well using an electric mixer. Add butter pieces and mix until clumpy. Pour over apples, spreading to cover all but the outer edges.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly to thicken before serving in bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

POTLUCK GERMAN APPLE CAKE



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My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It's an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN APPLE PIE



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I live in a big apple-producing state, so I think this recipe represents our region well. I tasted this pie many years ago when my children's babysitter made it. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Add vanilla. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges., For filling, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust. Layer with half of the apples; sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Pour cream over all. , Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake for 55-60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY GERMAN APPLE STREUSEL PIE



Easy German Apple Streusel Pie image

This is a super-easy pie recipe with a sweet bottom crust, a juicy cinnamony apple filling, and crisp streusel on top, all made out of the same dough.

Provided by anton

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 pinch ground cinnamon
7 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Combine apple slices and cinnamon in a saucepan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. If necessary, add a tiny bit of water so apples don't burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan with butter
  • Combine butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and egg in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add 2/3 of flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to butter mixture and beat on low speed. Add remaining flour mixture and mix in by hand to make a crumbly dough.
  • Transfer 1/2 the dough into the prepared springform pan and press down to create a bottom crust. Add apple slices, leaving a small space around the edges. Crumble remaining dough evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until streusel and crust are lightly browned, about 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Carefully transfer to a serving plate or cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 180.3 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

GERMAN APPLE CAKE



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This is a great cake to make if you have extra apples in the house. If you don't have any apples, you can substitute peaches or plums.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 8-inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 to 4 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Cortland, or Winesap

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter an 8-inch square pan or equivalent-size baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/3-cup sugar with the cinnamon. Squeeze lemon juice into a medium bowl. Peel, core, and slice the apples into the bowl. Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture and toss to thoroughly coat each apple slice. Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter in overlapping rows, pressing lightly into the batter. Bake for 45 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Add spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are classic spices that pair well with apples. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness of the apples.
  • Use a combination of oats and flour in the crumble topping: This will give the topping a crispy texture.
  • Bake the crumble until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling: This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Let the crumble cool slightly before serving: This will allow the topping to set and the apples to thicken.

Conclusion:

German apple crumble is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy apples, crispy oat topping, and warm spices, this crumble is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying dessert, give German apple crumble a try. You won't be disappointed!

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