Apple Crumble
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By Andrew Janjigian
Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2019, America's Test Kitchen TV
A rustic dessert such as crumble should show off the fruit's tangy freshness—not bury it in sugar. We rebuilt this classic from the bottom up so that it does right by the apples.
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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Making an apple crumble that tastes primarily of apples starts with plenty of fruit. We tossed 4 pounds of apples with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to enhance their bright flavor. Adding just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the filling kept...