Easy apple crumble recipe
- Orlando Murrin
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Serves 4
Easy
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
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You can't beat our traditional apple crumble recipe for a comforting pud. The soft Bramley apple filling is topped with a satisfyingly crisp, buttery crumble.
Egg-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
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Ingredients
Nutrition
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For the filling
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575g Bramley apple
(3 medium apples), peeled, cored and sliced to 1cm thick
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2 tbsp golden caster sugar
For the crumble
- 175g plain flour
- 110g golden caster sugar
- 110g cold butter
For the topping (optional)
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1 tbsp rolled oats
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1 tbsp demerara sugar
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double cream
clotted cream or custard, to serve
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Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal608
- fat24g
- saturates14g
- carbs90g
- sugars55g
- fibre5g
- protein6g
- salt0.6g
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Method
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step 1
Heat the oven to 190C/170 fan/gas 5.
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step 2
Toss 575g peeled, cored and sliced Bramley apples with 2 tbsp golden caster sugar and put in a 23cm round baking dish at least 5cm deep, or a 20cm square dish. Flatten down with your hand to prevent too much crumble falling through.
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step 3
Put 175g plain flour and 110g golden caster sugar in a bowl with a good pinch of salt.
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step 4
Slice in 110g cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like moist breadcrumbs. Shake the bowl and any big bits will come to the surface – rub them in. Alternatively, pulse in a processor until sandy (don’t over-process).
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step 5
Pour the crumb mix over the apples to form a pile in the centre, then use a fork to even out.
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step 6
Gently press the surface with the back of the fork so the crumble holds together and goes crisp, then lightly drag the fork over the top for a decorative finish.
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step 7
Sprinkle 1 tbsp rolled oats and 1 tbsp demerara sugar over evenly, if you wish.
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step 8
Set on a baking tray and put in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the apples feel very soft when you insert a small, sharp knife. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe tips
Can you freeze apple crumble?
Yes, this recipe can be frozen. Allow the filling to cool, top with your crumble topping, wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight then bake.
What apples should you use in apple crumble?
Bramley apples give the best results for a crumble due to their tart flavour which balances out the sweetness in a crumble. Their texture will also give a very soft and fluffy texture. You can use eating apples, rather than Bramley, for this recipe. However, reduce the amount of sugar used as they are naturally sweeter. They will hold their shape more than a Bramley apple and won't break down as much, so you will have more distinct pieces.
Peeling apples
If you do this with a knife rather than a peeler, it is easier to cut them into quarters first. Alternatively, for a more rustic effect, leave the apples unpeeled.
Make it your own
If you make apple crumble all the time, you may feel like trying something different. Try:
- Mix ½ tsp mixed spice, cinnamon or allspice, or the scraped seeds of half a vanilla pod, into the sugar when tossing apples
- Add a handful of blackberries to the apples
Try this old-school indulgent apple crumble from our sister title olivemagazine.com/apple-crumble.
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