There are few things more comforting than a steam-billowing apple crumble just out of the oven, with caramelised bubbles escaping those beautiful golden brown tops. The combination of the soft and tender apples, paired with a crumbly buttery topping is simply heavenly. You can definitely enjoy your apple crumble as is, or go the extra mile, pairing it with creamy custard and scoop of ice cream for the ultimate cosy treat!
Quick & Delicious Apple Crumble
- For the Apples: Start by dicing a few apples into large cubes. In a pan, melt a generous amount of butter and add the apples, stirring them as they cook. To enhance the sweetness and balance the flavor, add a splash of lemon juice and a few tablespoons of brown sugar or jaggery. If you prefer your apples with a little bite, avoid overcooking them—just soften them enough to release their natural sweetness.
- For the Crumble Topping: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and your choice of brown sugar or coconut sugar. Then, add softened butter and use your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until it forms a crumbly texture. This topping is what will give your crumble that perfect, golden crunch.
- For the Custard: To make a quick, creamy custard, gently heat a cup of milk and whisk in instant custard powder along with a touch of sugar. Stir it over medium-low heat until it thickens to a pourable consistency. If it gets too thick, just add a splash of milk to loosen it up.
- Assembling and Baking the Crumble: Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a baking dish (or individual ramekins if you prefer), layer the softened apples on the bottom and evenly spread the crumble topping over them. Pop it into the oven and bake until the top is golden and bubbling with caramelized goodness.
Serve the apple crumble hot, with custard and a scoop of ice cream on the side for an extra indulgent touch. It’s a simple, yet irresistibly cozy dessert that will keep you warm all season long!
Apple Crumble
There are few things more comforting than a steam-billowing tray of apple crumble, just out of the oven! Serve it with custard and a swoop of ice cream for the ultimate comfort treat.
Ingredients
For The Apples
- 2-3 apples (diced into large cubes)
- 2-3 tbsp butter
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2-3 tbsp brown sugar
For The Crumble
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown/ coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup softened butter
For The Custard
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tsp instant custard powder
- 1-2 tsp sugar
Instructions
Apples
- Melt a generous amount of butter in a pan and add in your apples, stirring regularly.
- Add in the lemon juice and sugar and mix well.
- Once softened, remove from heat. If you like your apples to still have a bite to them, then don’t overcook them!
Crumble
- In a large bowl add in the flour and sugar; and give it a good whisk.
- Add in your softened butter and using your fingers, mix until you have a crumbly texture!
Custard
- Gently heat the milk and add instant custard powder and sugar.
- Whisk well to combine and cook , stirring regularly on medium low heat until the custard has thickened but is of a pourable consistency.
- In case it becomes too thick, just add a splash of milk to loosen it up!
To Bake The Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 180C
- Assemble the apples in an even layer in a small baking dish (or in individual ramekins instead). Top with an even layer of the crumble topping.
- Bake until the tops are golden and there are softly caramelised bubbles peaking through.
- Serve hot with custard and ice cream… and DIVE IN!
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