Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup Quebec maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Method
- Toss sliced apples with maple syrup and cinnamon in a baking dish.
- Mix oats, flour, and butter until crumbly.
- Spread crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Conversion and rationale
Original sweetener (classic version): 3/4 cup brown sugar
Conversion used: Replaced brown sugar with 1/2 cup maple syrup; reduced butter by 1 tbsp to balance moisture.
Why Quebec maple syrup: Maple syrup complements the acidity of Granny Smith apples while providing a deeper mineral profile.
General rule: 1 cup (250 ml) sugar ≈ 3/4 cup (180 ml) maple syrup; reduce liquids by 45–60 ml per cup of syrup and lower oven by 15 °C. Substitution calculator →