Apple Crumble with Nutella Topping
Individual apple crumbles with a buttery flour topping, baked until golden. Warm spiced apples are layered in ramekins, topped with crumbly mixture, then finished with a dollop of Nutella after baking. A simple dessert that combines soft fruit with textured topping and hazelnut richness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ½ tbsp butter
- ⅝ cups sugar
- 2 ¼ lb apples
- ⅓ cups sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- 4 oz Nutella
Instructions
- 1
Mix butter with sugar, then add flour. Let the mixture rest.
- 2
Peel apples and cut into cubes.
- 3
Cook apples with sugar and butter.
- 4
Divide cooked apples among appropriately-sized individual ramekins.
- 5
Crumble the flour mixture over the apples.
- 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- 7
Decorate each ramekin with Nutella.
Tips
Resting the crumble mixture ensures even texture when crumbled over apples.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Prepare crumble mixture and cook apples separately up to 1 day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or Greek yogurt.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip resting the crumble mixture to avoid dense, compact topping.
Do not overbake to avoid dry crumble texture.
Add Nutella after baking to avoid burning and to preserve its texture.