Apple Mushroom Crumble Bake

American fruit crumbles grew from thrifty home baking, crowning seasonal produce with a buttery oat topping. Here, firm apples meet thinly sliced cremini mushrooms, maple syrup, and fresh thyme for an unexpected sweet-savory bake.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 285 cal
• 5g protein
• 42g carbs
• 12g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 medium firm baking apples
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. 2Core the apples and slice them into thin wedges, leaving the peels on for texture and color.
3. 3Wipe the mushrooms clean and slice them thinly so they cook evenly with the fruit.
4. 4Toss the apple slices and mushroom slices together in a large bowl with the lemon juice, maple syrup, thyme, rosemary, and a light drizzle of olive oil until everything is glossy and fragrant.
5. 5Spread the apple-mushroom mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish in a single snug layer.
6. 6In a separate bowl combine the oats, flour, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt.
7. 7Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture with your fingertips until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs that hold together when pinched.
8. 8Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the fruit and mushrooms, pressing lightly so it adheres in places.
9. 9Bake on the center rack for 32 to 38 minutes until the topping is deeply golden and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife tip.
10. 10Listen for gentle bubbling at the edges and look for caramelized juices pooling slightly the fruit.
11. 11Remove from the oven and let the bake rest 10 minutes so the juices thicken.
12. 12Spoon into bowls while still warm, letting the herbal aroma rise with each serving.