Description
Homemade apple crumble delights with its golden-brown topping and cinnamon-kissed apples, promising comfort in every warm bite. Seasonal fruit and buttery crumble come together, creating a dessert that invites indulgence and brings sweet memories to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Bramley apples
Topping/Crumble Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) flour
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cold unsalted butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
- Custard
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Carefully core and slice the apples into uniform wedges, ensuring even coating with a blend of granulated sugar and aromatic ground cinnamon.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into a ceramic baking dish, arranging the pieces to create an even layer.
- Craft the crumble topping by methodically blending cold butter into a mixture of flour and brown sugar, using fingertips to create a textured, coarse consistency with pea-sized crumbs.
- Generously distribute the crumbly mixture across the prepared apple base, covering the entire surface with a loose, uneven topping.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F), allowing the dessert to transform for approximately 35 minutes until the topping turns a golden-brown color and the fruit bubbles tantalizingly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and permit the crumble to settle and cool for 5-7 minutes, allowing the intense flavors to meld and the texture to stabilize before serving alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a rich custard.
Notes
- Choosing the right apples makes a huge difference; opt for firm, tart varieties like Granny Smith or Bramley that hold their shape and provide a perfect balance of sweetness.
- Pre-cooking apples slightly before adding the crumble topping helps release excess moisture and prevents a soggy bottom, ensuring a crisp and delightful texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend, which adds a nutty flavor and keeps the crumble light and crunchy.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom to elevate the classic cinnamon flavor, creating a more complex and intriguing dessert that surprises taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg