Apple Crumble or apple pie is my favorite. The crumble is easier and quicker. Any which way, baked apples are an American classic!

Fall, or Autumn as it is known in our neck of the woods has to be my favorite season. And Fall means apples. Bushels of them to eat and cook with. I am not blessed with an apple tree in my backyard, but I will never be any less fascinated by this simple fruit. Fuji, gala, pink lady, shimla – I love them all.

Fall has that great weather where afternoons are still sunny but just a wee bit chilly. Long sleeves and rugby stripes make an appearance. So do light jackets and layers. As we settle down and snuggle into our warmer clothes, we start craving warm foods. Salads seem less appealing, and soups are back in demand. Add the strong homey scent of baking apples, and I am in heaven.

The only thing better than a home baked apple pie is apple crumble – essentially the same thing, but just a deconstructed version. And it is easy to make if you are not much of a baker like me.

Hard as it is to find a baking apple in Pune, I took the plunge and got a kilo of Granny Smith apples. I always find it strange that green apple shampoo is abundant in this country. But green apples aren’t! They are certainly a gourmet and high priced ingredient.

Once you get the hang of this recipe, it can be used for any fruit like berries, peaches, plums etc. Bring on those calories and smiles!

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Get into the Fall groove with this easy and simple apple crumble recipe. And feel a benevolent, comforting warmth spread all over!