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Monroe County Apple Crumble

Recipe by America's Test Kitchen

A classic upstate New York apple crumble with a thick layer of golden delicious apples and a crunchy, lightly sweet almond‑brown‑sugar topping. The apples are baked first to concentrate flavor, then topped and baked again for a golden crust. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

MediumAmericanServes 8

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Source Video
1h 8m
Prep
1h 10m
Cook
17m
Cleanup
2h 35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.72
Per serving:$0.84

Critical Success Points

  • Par‑bake the apples until they reduce (step 4)
  • Press apples and evenly distribute topping (step 6)
  • Bake until topping is golden (step 7)
  • Cool for at least 45 minutes to set the filling (step 8)

Safety Warnings

  • Oven and pan will be extremely hot; use oven mitts.
  • Melted butter can splatter; melt over low heat or in short microwave bursts.
  • Steam from covered pan may burn; open foil away from face.

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