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Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake is a simple dessert made by combining sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar, then topping them with a buttery crumble mixture before baking. The finished dish features a bubbly, caramelized apple filling covered by a crispy, golden topping with contrasting textures of tender fruit and crunchy crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided, for apples and topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for crumble topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, for topping

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Grater or peeler
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, then toss them with half of the sugar and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl until well coated. Spread the apple slices evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and remaining sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples, covering them completely for a thick topping layer.
  5. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the dessert from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve it warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.