This apple crumble recipe serves six to eight people and is 604 calories per portion.
The crumble topping in this recipe has a mixture of oats and flour for an interesting texture. Demerara sugar adds a wonderful crunch but you can use caster or brown sugar if that’s what you have in the cupboard.
Ingredients
- 900g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 75g caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the crumble:
- 175g butter
- 225g plain flour
- 100g demarara sugar
- 175g jumbo oats
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Method
- Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, Gas 6). Put the apple slices, caster sugar and cinnamon into a large ovenproof dish and mix so that everything is evenly distributed.
- In a large bowl, rub together the butter, flour, sugar and oats until evenly mixed and you have some larger clumps of crumble topping.
- Scatter the crumble over the apple mixture in an even layer then bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden on top and the apples are tender.
- Serve your warm apple crumble with cream or ice-cream, if liked.
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Top tips for making this apple crumble recipe
If you have a food processor, place the flour, butter and sugar in the bowl and pulse until the butter is thoroughly mixed in. Add the oats and blend again. Scatter over the apples as before for a lighter, more sticky apple crumble. Continue reading for tips on the best apples and how to keep leftovers.
What apples for a crumble recipe?
Our apple crumble recipe uses Bramley apples but you can opt for Braeburn, Pink Lady or cooking apples you’ve picked straight from the garden.
Whichever type of apple you choose, this recipe recommends that you peel, core and chop the apples into chunks before cooking. This will make sure they cook quickly and evenly.
What to serve with apple crumble?
Apple crumble can be served on its own but many people like to enjoy it with a drizzle of double cream or a scoop of ice cream. Another popular choice is homemade vanilla custard.
Food writer Jessica Ransom says: ‘If the crumble is very sweet I like to serve with a generous dollop of creme fraiche for a tangy but rich contrast in flavours. You can also serve the crumble with yogurt or clotted cream makes a delicious but indulgent choice.’
How to store leftover apple crumble?
Leftover apple crumble can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container or covered in clingfilm (if the dish you’re using is refrigerator-safe) for up to two days.
It can be reheated in portions in the microwave until piping hot but it can also be served cold if you like.
Make sure you prepare the apples properly by peeling them and removing the core. This affordable kitchen tool from Brabantia makes it an easy task.
Crumbles are an easy dessert to make with seasonal fruit. From April to late summer you could make rhubarb crumble and from August to October plum crumble is a must try. Another one for the warmer months is our peach crumble.
