Enjoy a warm and comforting dessert with this apple slump recipe. Made with juicy apples, warm spices, and a delicious biscuit-like topping, this classic American dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The apples are simmered in a spiced sugar syrup until tender and then topped with a buttery and crispy topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Directions
- In a large pot, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until just combined. The mixture should be sticky and have a thick consistency.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the simmering apples. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes or until the topping is cooked through.
- Serve the apple slump warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The term 'slump' comes from the sound the dough makes as it drops onto the simmering apples.
Apple slump is also known as apple grunt or apple snits in different regions of the United States.
The addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhances the flavor and aroma of the apple slump.