Apple crumble emerged in the United Kingdom during World War II as an economical alternative to pie dough, using flour, butter and sugar. It became a comforting Sunday dessert in British homes. The combination of sour apple and crunchy topping is irresistible.
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British apple crumble
British apple crumble with crunchy oatmeal and cinnamon topping.
- United Kingdom
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- High fiber
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 320 kcal
- Protein 4 g
- Fiber 5 g
- Carbohydrates 48 g
- Fat 14 g
- Sodium 140 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
British Apple Crumble is a preparation from the United Kingdom with easy difficulty. Reserve about 60 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 40 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 6 bramley or pippin apples.
- Have ready: 80 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Have ready: Juice of 1 lemon.
- Have ready: 150 g of wheat flour.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat oven to 180 C
Preheat oven to 180 C. Peel and cut apples into wedges; Mix with sugar, cinnamon and lemon. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Arrange the apples in a greased baking dish.
Arrange the apples in a greased baking dish. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Rub butter with flour
Rub butter with flour, brown sugar, oats and salt until you have coarse crumbs. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Cover the apples with the crumble without compacting excessively.
Cover the apples with the crumble without compacting excessively.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and topping is golden.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and the topping is golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Rest for 10 minutes and serve hot with vanilla ice cream.
Rest for 10 minutes and serve hot with vanilla ice cream. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Gluten-free version using almond flour or gluten-free blend.
- Version with less sugar sweetened with mashed dates or ripe banana.
- Vegan version replacing dairy products with coconut yogurt or vegetable cream.
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