# Components:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 lbs frozen sliced apples, thawed and drained
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
→ Oat Crumble Topping
06 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix thawed apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until coarse crumbs form.
05 - Distribute the oat crumble evenly over the apple layer.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
