Apple Crumble is, for many people the first food thing they ever made. Homely, comforting, simple and delicious - Apple Crumble is a dessert that is easy to make and one that is loved by just about everyone.
In this recipe, Apples are lightly spiced and then topped with a crunchy, buttery lightly spiced crumb.
DELICIOUS Apple Crumble
If I'm honest, it's hard to get Apple Crumble wrong.
The reason that I love this particular recipe is that:
- It has a toasty, buttery, crispy, golden delicious crust.
- It has a filling of juicy cinnamon spiced apples.
- Served with Custard, it is the best dessert ever. Second only to my fave - Victoria Sponge.
- The smell when you crack open that oven door is worth the chopping, peeling and crumble making.
Best apples for Apple Crumble
I like to use Bramley Apples or Granny Smith apples.
I like that they are slightly tart and that I get to then add sugar to sweeten it according to my preference.
I have used Braeburn which are slightly sweeter because my kids love them. They work fine but I did have to adjust the quantity of sugar in the crumble mix.
Ingredients in Apple Crumble
Apples - Peeled and chopped into even-ish sized chunks (1 cm chunks).
Flour - In both the fruit and the topping.
Light Brown Sugar or Caster Sugar - To add sweetness to the fruit and crumb.
Lemon Juice - This stops the apples from colouring but also lifts the dish.
Ground Cinnamon - Apple Crumble just isn't apple crumble without it.
Rolled Oats - These add a little texture.
Dermerera - For some crunch.
Butter - To make the most delicious crumb.
How to make it
Heat oven to Gas Mark 4/180 C.
Peel and cut apples into 1cm chunks.
Add to a bowl along with Flour, Light Brown Sugar, Lemon Juice and Cinnamon.
Combine cold Butter to Flour in a bowl with Oats, Sugars, Spices and Salt.
Rub together to form breadcrumbs. Or place into a food processor.
Add Fruit to Dish.
Top with Crumble.
Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbling underneath.
Serve with Custard, Cream or Ice Cream.
Variations
Apples - Weigh them before peeling and coring. Use your favourite variety. I use Bramley Apple.
Sugar - Adjust the sugar for the fruit according to your preference. If you prefer a more tart flavour, cut back on the sugar.
Make Ahead - Prep the recipe but don't add the crumble on top of the fruit. Cover topping with cling wrap then crumble over just before baking.
Other Fruit - Use Pears, Peaches or Plums instead of Apples.
Spices - Add your favourite fragrant Spices to the mix!
Berries - You can also add Berries to the mix but you may need to add a little more flour to the fruit to make it more jammy and less watery.
Pre cook Apples - You can cook the Apples for 2 - 3 minutes beforehand. This may mean they release water. In which case add a little more Flour to absorb the juices.
Dish - I used a 22 x 17 Pyrex dish for this recipe but have tried it in a smaller dish too and it worked just as well but I had to increase the timings slightly.
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Apple Crumble
Apple Crumble is, for many people the first food thing they ever made. Homely, comforting, simple and delicious - Apple Crumble is a dessert that is easy to make and one that is loved by just about everyone.
In this recipe, Apples are lightly spiced and then topped with a crunchy, buttery lightly spiced crumb.
Ingredients
Apples
- 2 lb Apples
- 1 ½ tbsp Plain Flour
- 80 g Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Crumble
- 135 g Unsalted Butter Cubed
- 120 g Plain Flour
- 80 g Rolled Oats
- 100 g Light Brown Sugar
- 60 g Demerera Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
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Heat oven to Gas Mark 4/180 C.
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Peel and cut apples into 1cm chunks.
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Add to a bowl along with Flour, Light Brown Sugar, Lemon Juice and Cinnamon.
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Combine cold Butter with Flour in a bowl with Oats, Sugars, Spices and Salt.
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Rub together to form breadcrumbs. Or place into a food processor and blitz to a course crumb.
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Add Fruit to Dish. Top with Crumble.
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Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbling underneath. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with Custard, Cream or Ice Cream.
Recipe Notes
Apples - Weigh them before peeling and coring. Use your favourite variety. I use Bramley Apple.
Sugar - Adjust the sugar for the fruit according to your preference. If you prefer a more tart flavour, cut back on the sugar.
Make Ahead - Prep the recipe but don't add the crumble on top of the fruit. Cover topping with cling wrap then crumble over just before baking.
Other Fruit - Use Pears, Peaches or Plums instead of Apples.
Spices - Add your favourite fragrant Spices to the mix!
Berries - You can also add Berries to the mix but you may need to add a little more flour to the fruit to make it more jammy and less watery.
Pre cook Apples - You can cook the Apples for 2 - 3 minutes beforehand. This may mean they release water. In which case add a little more Flour to absorb the juices.
Dish - I used a 22 x 17 Pyrex dish for this recipe but have tried it in a smaller dish too and it worked just as well but I had to increase the timings slightly.
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