Apple Crumble
Treat your friends and family to a delicious apple crumble. The dessert fills the kitchen with heart-warming aromas and is the very definition of nostalgia. The apples and cinnamon provide a sweet and warm taste that is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the humble dessert with its crispy topping during casual dinners, or savour it as a simple afternoon treat to sweeten the rest of your day.
Ingredients
Main batter
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180 g
Wheat flour
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3 tbsp
Caster sugar
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Filling
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4
Apples
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40 g
Caster sugar
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1 tsp
Ground cinnamon
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Classic custard
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Vanilla pods
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200 ml
Semi-skimmed milk
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300 ml
Whipped cream
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2
Egg yolks
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2 tsp
Caster sugar
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2 tsp
Potato starch
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Instructions
Main Batter
Filling
Classic custard
Tip
Opt for firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn. They are known for holding their shape very well when cooked and provide a nice sweetness.
Tip
Use cold butter when incorporating it into the mixture. This makes for a flakier texture and ensures the crumble holds its shape during baking.
Tip
Allow the dessert to rest for a few minutes before serving it to your guests. That way, the filling has time to set, making it easier to serve.
Enjoy our classic apple crumble
With our easy recipe for a classic apple crumble, you are guaranteed delicious flavours every time you make it. While we honestly believe that you enjoy an apple crumble any time your heart sees fit, this treat especially shines during the colder, darker months. It is an indulgent treat that brings people together, so consider making it as part of a family dinner or as a late-night dessert to enjoy while relaxing on the couch.
You can never have too many dessert recipes ready, which is why we have a few extra in store for you. Go for the simple shortbread or enjoy a sweet banana cake.
Sweet apple filling with a hint of warm cinnamon
Let us shine a spotlight on the sweet apple filling with a hint of warm cinnamon. As you take a bite of the apple crumble, you find your senses enveloped by the comforting sweetness of the apples. They boast a natural juiciness that expands into the whole dish, while the small amount of cinnamon imbues every mouthful with a warm, comforting feel.
A crisp golden topping
The apple crumble takes pride in its crispy, crumbly topping that helps bring the crumble alive with its irresistible crunch and sweet, buttery richness. The contrast in consistency elevates the apple crumble to another level, mixing the soft and juicy with the crispy and crunchy.
Serve with homemade vanilla custard
Serve a lovely homemade vanilla custard with the apple crumble. The creamy custard has long been a staple in the dessert kitchen, with its silky-smooth texture and rich flavours. Vanilla custard is a great choice for adding an extra level of decadence to an already delectable dish. It is the perfect way to give the crumble a final flourish.
A tasty dessert for the whole family
Gather family and friends around the table or cosy up on the couch with the apple crumble. The warm hug from the cinnamon and the sweet, indulgent flavours make for a treat easily served at festive holiday gatherings and casual weeknight dinners. It is the kind of dessert that brings people together, turning every bite into a new memory.
Give the recipe a personal twist
For all the creative culinary people out there, we completely understand the urge to experiment and personalise recipes.
Feel free to incorporate juicy blueberries or blackberries into the apple crumble. The blueberry and the blackberry will add a vibrant sweetness and beautiful dark-red colours that make the crumble a sight to behold. Rhubarb works just as well by offering a pronounced tartness that complements the sweet and rich custard.
For more texture along with a subtle nutty flavour, we suggest adding oats to the topping before baking the crumble in the oven.
