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Apple Crumble served and ready to eat
British Desserts Baking Family Meals Vegetarian

Apple Crumble

Sweet-tart spiced apples under a buttery oat crumble β€” the British pudding everyone returns to.

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15 minPrep
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40 minCook
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6Serves
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Ingredients

  • 6 cooking apples, peeled and sliced
  • 75g sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the crumble: 200g plain flour, 100g cold butter cubed, 80g sugar, 80g rolled oats, pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 190C.
  2. Toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice; tip into a baking dish.
  3. Rub the butter into the flour and salt until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  4. Stir in the oats and sugar.
  5. Scatter the crumble over the apples, pressing lightly.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
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Tara’s tips

  • Pile the crumble loosely β€” don't press too firmly or it goes solid.
  • Apples that hold their shape (Bramley with eating apples) are ideal.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve hot with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days; reheats well in the oven.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients β€” we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Other fruits?

Yes β€” rhubarb, pear, plum or any combination work beautifully.

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