Apple Crumble Recipe
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4.9
Apple Crumble Recipe
Description
The Apple Crumble Recipe calls for peeling, coring, and slicing tart Granny Smith apples, which are then steamed briefly with lemon juice or water and sugar until just tender. The crumble topping is prepared by cutting cold, salted butter into flour until it forms small pieces, then sugar is mixed in to create a coarse, crumbly texture. The steamed apples are placed in a baking dish or individual ramekins and topped evenly with the crumble mixture. Baking at 400°F (205°C) for about 25 minutes allows the topping to brown beautifully and become crisp while the apples stay soft underneath.
The contrast between warm, slightly tart apples and the rich, buttery crumble makes this dessert satisfying and traditional. Serving it with lightly whipped or double cream, custard, or a traditional powdered mix cream enhances its creaminess and pairs well with its texture and flavors. The steaming method softens the apples gently to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking, maintaining some structure.
This dessert fits well in cooler seasons as a cozy treat and is straightforward enough to prepare with mostly simple ingredients.
Steaming apples can be done on the stovetop with lemon juice or in the microwave briefly. Adjustments to cream texture may be needed depending on product characteristics where you live.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c flour (all purpose/plain)
- ½ c butter (good quality, salted)
- ¼ c sugar
- 1 lb apple about 5 Granny Smith, peeled, cored, sliced and steamed) - see notes
Instructions
- Cut the butter into the flour with two knives until the pieces of butter are quite small.
- Finish off mixing the butter into the flour with the tips of your fingers, until it resembles a "crumble" mixture.
- Stir in the sugar.
- Place the steamed apples in a baking dish or individual ramekins and top with the crumble mixture. If using ramekins, place on a baking tray to place the ramekins on before baking.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes at 400°F (205°C) or until top is golden brown.
Notes
- Steam apples gently with lemon juice or water and sugar to soften them without losing shape before baking.
- British-style cream or custard pairs well; if cream is thin, lightly beating improves its texture before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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