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    Published: Sep 3, 2014 · Modified: Dec 1, 2019 by alexandra · This post may contain affiliate links

    Strawberry Apple Crumble

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    You guys? Summer is soooo not over. Everybody seems to think it is though, and I keeping seeing pumpkin recipes popping up around the web, fall treats appearing at coffee shops, and all this other goodbye-summer hello-fall craziness. I'm all for the temperature dropping a little below three digits and I love everything pumpkin as much as the next person, but - woahhhh - let's just slow down a little please.

    Strawberry Apple Crumble - a wam, nutty crumble that combines juicy summer berries with crisp fall apples in the best way possible. | www.brighteyedbaker.com this recipe

    What I will settle for is a happy medium... I'm thinking days that are still sunny and warm but also nice and breezy, and a little bit of a fall twist to all the recipes that make summer - you know - summer. In other words: THIS FRUIT CRUMBLE xoxoxo. I've professed my love for crumbles more than once and maybe you're over it by now and you get the picture. Butttt this is definitely my favorite of them all and the first crumble I made that everyone I know fell head over heels for. Somehow, combining sweet and juicy summer strawberries with crispy fall apples is a magical thing in a crumble. That and the topping... you know the thing that makes it all sorts of crumbly perfection? It's my idea of heaven.

    Strawberry Apple Crumble - a wam, nutty crumble that combines juicy summer berries with crisp fall apples in the best way possible. | www.brighteyedbaker.com

    I firmly believe that the key to a good crumble is filling it with all your favorite things and piling it over the fruit like you mean business. For me, that means brown butter, brown sugar, pecans, and some graham crackers for a little sumthin' extra that can only make good things better. I could/would eat the crumble topping all by itself, but when you combine it with a juicy fruit filling, angels start singing and the world is a better place. Orrrr at least in my head, that's basically how it is. Much like these gooseberry crumbles, it's a recipe that turns something good (fresh fruit) into something great (a sweet, juicy dessert).

    Strawberry Apple Crumble - a wam, nutty crumble that combines juicy summer berries with crisp fall apples in the best way possible. | www.brighteyedbaker.com

    It's essentially the best of both worlds: warm, nutty fall flavors and bright, fruity summer flavors, all in one edible package of yumminess that will also make your house smell like sweet, toasty perfection as a bonus.

    Strawberry Apple Crumble - a wam, nutty crumble that combines juicy summer berries with crisp fall apples in the best way possible. | www.brighteyedbaker.com

    And the whipped cream? Yes yes yes yes yes yes DO IT.

    Strawberry Apple Crumble - a wam, nutty crumble that combines juicy summer berries with crisp fall apples in the best way possible. | www.brighteyedbaker.com

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    Strawberry Apple Crumble

    Strawberry Apple Crumble - a wam, nutty crumble that combines juicy summer berries with crisp fall apples in the best way possible. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
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    Juicy summer berries and crisp fall apples come together gorgeously with a crispy brown butter and pecan topping in this warm and nutty fruit crumble.

    • Author: Alexandra
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: one 9" square pan 1x

    Ingredients

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    Strawberry Apple Filling

    • 1 pound (4 cups) peeled and chopped apples*
    • 1 pound (approx 3 ¼ cups) chopped strawberries
    • 4 ⅝ ounces (⅔ cup) granulated sugar
    • 2 ⅛ ounces (½ cup, spoon and level) all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon or lime juice

    Crumble Topping

    • 5 ounces (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into equal pieces
    • 7 ½ ounces (1 cup, packed) brown sugar (preferably dark brown)
    • 4 ¼ ounces (1 cup, spoon and level) all-purpose flour
    • 4 ounces (1 cup) pecans, chopped
    • 2 ⅞ ounces (1 cup) old-fashioned oats
    • 1 ⅛ ounces (5 tablespoons) graham cracker crumbs (or two full-size graham crackers, crushed)
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9" square baking dish with nonstick spray.

    Strawberry Apple Filling

    1. In a large bowl, toss together the fruit, sugar, flour, and lemon/lime juice. Transfer to the prepared pan.

    Crumble Topping

    1. Place the butter in a skillet set over medium-low to medium heat. Cook until the butter melts, foams up, and turns golden-brown, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
    2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, pecans, oats, graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the browned butter and mix in with a spatula until all of the dry ingredients are well-coated and the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over fruit in prepared pan.
    3. Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until top is golden-brown and filling is bubbling around edges. Serve warm, with freshly whipped cream or a light ice cream if desired. Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator, and reheated in the microwave before serving.

    Notes

    *I'd recommend a sweet, crispy apple for this recipe, like Pink Lady.

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    1. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

      September 09, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Oh that crumb! Divine!

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      • alexandra says

        September 18, 2014 at 5:03 pm

        Haha yesss best part!

        Reply
    2. Katie @ Butterlust says

      September 04, 2014 at 11:37 am

      and by breaks i totally meant BRAKES. oops!

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      • alexandra says

        September 07, 2014 at 7:43 pm

        Haha YES. And graham crackers in crumble - double yes. :)

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    3. Katie @ Butterlust says

      September 04, 2014 at 11:36 am

      i totally agree, pump the breaks on fall, people!!! and graham crackers in crumble?! you're a GENIUS!

      Reply

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