Easy Apple Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
• 4 cups chopped apples (approximately 3 large apples)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoon corn starch
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. 1

   --- FOR THE CRUMB CRUST ---

2. 2

   Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour, spray or line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper. (I used a springform pan)

3. 3

   --- FOR THE APPLE FILLING ---

4. 4

   In a large pot add the butter and melt add the brown sugar, apples and cinnamon, stir to combine, continue to cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring often, add the cornstarch and continue to cook 3-5 minutes or until thickened, a little juice should remain. Remove from the heat and let cool 20-30 minutes.

5. 5

   --- FOR THE CRUMB CRUST ---

6. 6

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and the salt. Add the butter and combine to form a coarse crumb mixture, add the egg and combine, the mixture should still be crumbly.

7. 7

   Add ½-⅔ of the crumb mixture to a lightly grease and floured or spray an 8 inch cake pan, gently press done. Pour the cooled apple filling on top, sprinkle with the remaining crumbs. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Let cool in pan 15 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!