This Apple Crumble Dessert in a Jar is an easy apple dessert, made right inside of mason jars.
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Do you know the difference between an apple crumble, an apple crisp, and an apple cobbler? There is a small part of me that doesn’t care. I’ve always been a fan of baked apple desserts — including the king of all: apple pie. I’m quite happy to eat them all. But the bigger part of me that is always questioning and seeking answers and I wanted to know.
I did some investigating and found that there is actually isn’t much difference between all of my favorite apple desserts.
- Apple crumble has a crumbled streusel topping that includes oats.
- Apple crisp has a crumbled streusel topping without oats.
- Apple cobbler is topped with biscuits, instead of a streusel.
For years, I was thinking that I liked apple crisp the most. I always called the baked apple dessert I made an “apple crisp”. But, now I realize that it’s actually apple crumble, because I almost always use oats in my streusel.
Most of the time, Apple Crumbles are made in one baking dish. Doing it that way is easy and has the valuable benefit of leaving only one dish to clean.
However, for this Apple Crumble recipe, I decided to make it in individual mason jars. Making them in a jar is also easy, but it adds an extra element of fun. Our guests are always impressed when they are presented with a dessert in a jar, which I think makes the dessert even more memorable.
To make this Apple Crumble recipe, you’ll need only a few ingredients, including apples. I like to go with Granny Smith apples for this because I like their tartness with the sweet streusel. I picked up my Granny Smith apples at the farmer-picked Walmart Produce department, where they offer a 100% money back guarantee on all produce they sell. If you aren’t happy, just bring back your purchase and they will refund your money, no questions asked. I was very happy with my apples, so no chance they were going back!
The apples from the Walmart Produce department are peeled, cored, and sliced, and tossed with some lemon juice and brown sugar. They are packed into the bottom of 8 wide-mouth half-pint canning jars. The streusal topping — which consists of oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter — is packed on the tops of the apples. Then, the apple crumbles are baked in the oven for about 30 minutes.
While this Apple Crumble recipe is delicious alone, I think it’s best topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream. You can even give it a drizzle of caramel sauce, which make this even more amazing.
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Apple Crumble Recipe (made in mason jars)
Description
This Apple Crumble Dessert in a Jar is an easy apple dessert, made right inside of mason jars.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (12 tablespoons, chilled and cut into pieces)
- 3 lbs Granny Smith apples (about 7 apples, peeled, cored)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 8 pint wide-mouth half- canning jars
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, caramel sauce, and/or whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter pieces into the mixture. Set aside.
- Cut each cored and peeled apple in half. Cut each half into thin slices (no larger than 1/4″ thickness). Place apple slices in a bowl and toss apples with lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and toss to combine.
- Place canning jars on a large baking sheet. Divide apple slices among each jar. Top each jar of apples with about 1/3 cup of streusel. Divide any remaining streusel among all the jars. With the handle end of a spoon, press some of the streusel down into the apples.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve slightly warm, if desired. Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and/or caramel syrup, if you wish.
- Canning jar bands and lids can be placed on cooled Apple Crumbles to save them in a refrigerator.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: granny smith apples, cinnamon, mason jar recipe, pie, oats, autumn, fall dessert, 8 ingredients,
Susan Bennett says
Thank you for this lovely recipe! I did make this today and my guests loved it. One of the guests inquired about the advisability of using mason jars in the oven. Later I did a bit of research and discovered that unless the jar packaging actually states “oven safe” it is not advisable to use mason jars in the oven due to risk of breakage or the glass actually exploding. Upon closer examination I discovered one of the jars I used did indeed have a large crack along one side. Thank goodness we experienced nothing adverse during baking or while eating these lovely desserts. Hoping to find oven safe Mason Jars I spent a good deal of time on the internet – as yet, I have only located the traditional ramekins but so far, no oven safe Masons. Have you any thoughts or advise about this? Many thanks!
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Karen says
Thank you for your comment about the jars. I was wondering the same thing since I too, find the individual serving in jars appealing. (Also easy to screw on the lid and freeze them for later.) I do sous vide desserts in mason jars, and one recipe *always* cracks at least one jar out of 7-8. I found that others have experienced the same thing for some reason. I have never baked in mason jars but now I will look for those marked “oven safe” (and I’m betting that it will be more of a sure thing in my sous vide too). Thank you!
Amy says
How many 8 ounce jars did you get from this recipe. So I can plan accordingly or estimate using 4 it 6 ounce jars.
Sounds great. Thank you!
Marie says
So, how can tgese be given as a “gift”?
Kim says
Made these for my co workers. They were a HUGE hit.
Judith A. Graber says
You know if it’s an apple recipe I am going to enjoy it, whether it’s a crisp, crumble or cobbler. They are all tasty to me, but I do have my preference. Cute idea to serve it in a jar and I have lots of canning jars! Thanks for sharing your recipe with Fiesta Friday.
Carrie says
That looks delish!! Looks very festive.
Mother of 3 says
Oh my!! Those look so amazing. I just love all things apple. Pinned.
Amy says
This looks so delicious that I want one right now. I love apple crumble. Thank you for sharing at Nifty Thrifty Sunday.
Erin @ Making Memories says
Yum! Yes please =o)
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love those individual serving ideas – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Judy says
That looks delicious and perfect for the season. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Michelle says
I love desserts in jars!
So fun!
Looks delicious!
Thanks Michelle
Valerie says
Yum! This would make a perfect Thanksgiving treat!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Baked right in the jar? Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Andrea says
I have a board on Pinterest called Food in Mason Jars, and I am adding this to try. It looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on This is How We Roll linky party!
Mila says
Perfect portion size!
Apple crumble is my favourite 🙂
Haven’t had it in ages!
Tammy says
Oh I loved this so much. I love using Mason Jars as much as I can. I will be featuring your post on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop this week
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Abby says
I love anything that comes in individual portions. These are too cute! I haven’t done as much baking with apples this fall as I usually do. It might be time to change that!
creativejewishmom/sara says
looks delicious, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Cynthia says
This looks fantastic 🙂 I’d like to donate a batch to a charity bake sale. Do you know if the crumble stays crisp if the lid is screwed on? Thanks!
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Coco in the Kitchen says
Apple.
Crumble.
Mason jar.
I’m in love!
These are on the agenda for the w/end, baking w my Daisy.
Jennie says
I am totally drooling over this right now! Yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!
Meg says
This would make a great holiday present for co-workers.
Kristy says
This looks amazing!
Amee @ MadameDeals says
Wow those look amazing!