You can’t go wrong with apples and spices in a dessert. Our best crumble recipe will melt hearts every time, especially when served in individual ramekins. It’s a classic recipe that every home cook needs to add to their repertoire.
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How to make your apple crumble nice and crunchy
nTo achieve a crunchy crumble, focus on the topping’s ingredients and baking technique.Â
nThe key is to ensure the butter is cold and cut into small pieces, then rub it into the dry ingredients until you get a breadcrumb-like texture. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit filling.
nBake the crumble until the topping turns golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the dish with fruit, which can create excess moisture and lead to a soggy crumble.
nHow do you keep crumble topping from getting soggy?
nAlternatively, the last thing you want is a soggy apple crumble. Here’s how to stop your crumble from going soft.
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- Ensure you use the correct size dish, as specified in our instructions. If it’s too deep, you will have a lot of fruit on the bottom with a thin crumble. n
- To avoid a soggy mess, don’t use too much butter. If your crumble is too dry, add a little extra melted butter, one tablespoon at a time. n
- After an extra-crunchy crumble? Add some chopped nuts or oats to your crumble mix. n
What is apple crumble topping made of?
nApple crumble topping is a delightful mixture of basic ingredients that create a crumbly and crispy texture. The main components are all-purpose flour, cold butter (usually cubed), granulated sugar, and rolled oats.
nThese ingredients are combined to create a crumbly mixture that is then sprinkled over the fruit filling before baking. Some variations may include additional elements like chopped nuts, coconut or spices to add extra depth to the flavour and texture.
nHow to make apple crumble
Ingredients
Method
Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional).Â
Put apple, sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook for about 10 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain awayÂ
excess liquid and transfer to a large bowl. Combine lemon juice andÂ
cornflour then drizzle over apples, toss to coat.
Spoon mixture into four shallow baking dishes and place dishes on an oven tray.
To make the apple crumble topping, put flour, oats, coconut and brown sugarÂ
into a large bowl. Drizzle over butter and stir until just combined into aÂ
lumpy mixture. Divide mixture over apples and bake for 30 minutes untilÂ
golden brown. Serve with double cream.
Cook’s tip
To make a large crumble, simply spoon apple mixture into a large 30x20cm baking dish and scatter crumble topping over the top. Bake as above.
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