Traditional British Apple Crumble Recipes

THE BEST APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 190C/170 fan/gas 5.
• 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.
• Put 175g plain flour and 110g golden caster sugar in a bowl with a good pinch of salt.
• 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).
• Pour the crumb mix over the apples to form a pile in the centre, then use a fork to even out.
• 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.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp rolled oats and 1 tbsp demerara sugar over evenly, if you wish.
• 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.

EASY APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
• Place the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl and mix well. Taking a few cubes of butter at a time rub into the flour mixture. Keep rubbing until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Place the fruit in a large bowl and sprinkle over the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Stir well being careful not to break up the fruit.
• Butter a 24cm/9in ovenproof dish. Spoon the fruit mixture into the bottom, then sprinkle the crumble mixture on top.
• Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the crumble is browned and the fruit mixture bubbling.
• Serve with thick cream or custard.

TRADITIONAL BRITISH APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel, core, and chop apples into chunky pieces. Don't cut apples too small because when cooked they could disintegrate, and you want the cooked fruit to have some texture.
• Place apples in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, if using.
• Arrange apples into a shallow baking dish, approximately 9 x 7 inches. Reserve.
• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large baking bowl, place flour and sugar. Cut butter into small pieces and add to bowl.
• Using your hands, rub butter into flour and sugar until you have a very coarse mixture. It doesn't have to feel or look even, as this is quite a rustic dish and works well with an irregular texture.
• Alternatively, make crumble mixture in a food processor by placing all topping ingredients into processor and pulsing until you get a coarse mixture. Do not overmix.
• Evenly sprinkle topping over apples, but be sure there aren't parts of topping that are too thick as it will not crisp up, nor allow apples to cook nicely.
• Place dish into preheated oven and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. The apples will appear bubbling through from underneath.
• Remove from oven and let dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve with custard or vanilla ice cream.

APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pile sliced apples in an 8x10-inch casserole dish. Mix water and lemon juice together and sprinkle over apples.
• Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well using an electric mixer. Add butter pieces and mix until clumpy. Pour over apples, spreading to cover all but the outer edges.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly to thicken before serving in bowls.

APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F, Place sliced apples in a greased 13" X 9" dish.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon over fruit.
• In a medium bowl, stir together flour, remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
• Rub butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
• Sprinkle over fruit.
• Bake at 400 F for 30-45 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

STANDARD BRITISH APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Prep your apples,(to achieve the most textures add different types of apples) Peel and core your apples then slice into chunks.
• When all the apples have been prepped, pour them into a medium size pot. Add a splash of water into the apples, turn on heat, sprinkle the sugar on top evenly then zest a lemon for an extra flavour, Place the lid on top for about 6-7mins until tender.
• Pour the flour into a medium size bowl, add the butter and rub the mixture with your finger tips. (Don't over mix) when it's all incorporated add the golden caster sugar, brown sugar, muscovado sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix together then add vanilla paste for some extra taste.
• Turn of heat, pour the apples into a heat proof bowl and sprinkle over the crumble mixture evenly.
• Put in oven at 180C, 350F for 30-35 mins until golden brown for a more crunchy texture add some brown sugar on top.

EASIEST APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Core the apples. Slice 2 apples and dice 1 apple. Scatter over an 8-inch pie dish.
• Mix cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest into water. Keep stirring the mixture while pouring over the apples. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
• Stir flour and brown sugar together for topping. Cut in butter. Rub the butter into the mixture with your fingers to give a crumbly texture. Scatter it on top of the apples.
• Bake in the preheated oven until apples are soft and topping is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.