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Apple Crumble

Sharp cooking apples under a crisp oat and brown-sugar crumble, with the fruit thickened just enough to avoid a watery base.

Recipe bywjf.morris
DessertBakingBritish classicVegetarian
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Total time1 hr 9 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Whole recipe34.8g protein
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Serves
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Method

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  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 180°C fan

    3 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 180°C fan. Put the baking dish on a tray to catch any bubbling juices.

  2. 02

    Mix apples

    3 minHands-on

    Mix apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornflour, water and salt directly in the dish. Spread into an even layer.

  3. 03

    Put flour and butter

    3 minHands-on

    Put flour and butter in a large bowl. Rub together with fingertips until the mixture contains a mix of fine crumbs and pea-sized pieces.

  4. 04

    Stir in demerara sugar

    3 minHands-on

    Stir in demerara sugar, oats, cinnamon and salt. Squeeze a few handfuls into clumps, then break them over the apples for varied texture.

  5. 05

    Bake for 40-45 minutes

    42 minHands-on

    Bake for 40-45 minutes until deeply golden and fruit juices bubble thickly around the edges. If the top darkens early, cover loosely with foil.

  6. 06

    Rest for 15 minutes before serving so

    15 minHands-on

    Rest for 15 minutes before serving so the filling thickens. Serve with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Equipment check

6 items required

  • 2.5 litre baking dish, about 30 x 20 x 6cm
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Peeler
  • Fine grater
  • Baking tray

Dietary and allergen note: Vegetarian. Contains gluten and dairy; use certified gluten-free oats/flour and plant butter if required.

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