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The best Apple Crumble or Apple Crisp

The best Apple Crumble or Apple Crisp

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Apple crumble or Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe apples with the crunchiness of the crumbly topping.

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What is the difference of Apple Crumble to Apple Crisp?

Apple crumble and Apple Crisp are very similar desserts, often used interchangeably, but Apple Crumble is usually made from only flour, butter and sugar, whereas Apple Crisp often contains oats as well.

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Apple crumble is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe apples with the crunchiness of the crumbly topping. The process begins with selecting the right apples – ones that are firm, slightly tart, and will hold their shape during baking.

After peeling and cutting the apples into quarters, they are put in a bowl with lemon juice so that they do not oxidize. Then they are drained and cut into smaller pieces and mixed with cane sugar and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, enhancing their natural flavours.

Meanwhile, the crumble topping comes together with just a few pantry staples – flour, (oats), brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mixing these ingredients creates a sandy, crumbly texture that crisps up beautifully in the oven.

As the apple crumble bakes, the aroma of cinnamon and baked apples fills the kitchen, creating an irresistible anticipation. When it’s done, the golden-brown topping provides a satisfying crunch, while the tender apples underneath release their sweet, fragrant juices. The contrast in textures – soft, yielding apples and crisp topping – is what makes apple crumble such a beloved dessert.

Serving apple crumble warm adds to its comforting appeal, especially on a chilly evening. It’s a dessert that brings people together, whether enjoyed as a family treat or shared among friends at a gathering. With its simplicity and deliciousness, apple crumble is a timeless classic that never fails to delight.

I had some friends invited for brunch today, so last night I made Spanakopita and Tyropita (the last one with homemade phyllo and feta) and this Apple Crumble.

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Ingredients needed to make the Apple Crumble

Crumble Topping:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Butter
  • Cane sugar 
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Vanillin ampoule
  • Coarse sea salt

Apple Filling:

  • Water with lemon juice
  • Granny Smith apples
  • Cinnamon
  • Cane sugar 
  • Ground cloves (optional)
  • Ground ginger (optional)

How to make the Apple Crumble:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180oC (350o F).
  2. Peel and quarter the apples and put them in a bowl with water and lemon juice.
  3. To make the crumble, grate the butter over the large side of the box grater. Pour the flour on the grater to get all the butter which sticks to the grater and then add the sugar, vanillin and salt and mix until it resembles with coarse crumbles. (Alternatively, if you have a food processor put all the ingredients in and mix. If you have a food processor that holds a smaller amount, put about 1/3 of all the ingredients and continue until you use them all).
  4. When the crumble is ready, cut the apples in a 30 x 22 cm x 5 baking tin, into smaller pieces, and mix in the sugar and spices.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble over the fruit and bake about for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Serve preferably warm (or cold) as it is or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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The best Apple Crumble or Apple Crisp

Yield: 9
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Apple crumble is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe apples with the crunchiness of the crumbly topping.

Ingredients

Crumble Topping:

  • 300 grams all-purpose flour
  • 180 grams butter
  • 3/4 cup cane sugar mixed with crystal sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 vanillin ampoule
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Apple Filling:

  • Water with lemon juice
  • 5 – 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled – cored and cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 50 grams cane sugar
  • A pinch of ground cloves (optional)
  • A pinch of ground ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180oC (350o F).
  2. Peel and quarter the apples and put them
    in a bowl with water and lemon juice.
  3. Grate the butter over the large side of the box grater. Pour the flour on the grater to get all the butter which sticks to the grater and then add the sugar, vanillin and salt and mix until it resembles with coarse crumbles. (Alternatively, if you have a food processor put all the ingredients in and mix. If you have a food processor that holds a smaller amount, put about 1/3 of all the ingredients and continue until you use them all).
  4. When the crumble is ready, cut the apples in a 30 x 22 cm (12 x 9 inches) baking tin, into smaller pieces, and mix in the sugar and spices.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble over the fruit and bake about for about 30 - 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Serve warm (or cold) as it is or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Yield 9 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 447Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 43mgSodium 177mgCarbohydrates 71gFiber 5gSugar 39gProtein 4g

"These values are automatically calculated and offered for guidance only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed."

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Juliana

Thursday 5th of December 2013

Apple crumble...yum! Looks delicious Ivy. Hope you are having a great week :D

lisaiscooking

Tuesday 3rd of December 2013

This is such a great fall dessert, and I always love a crumble topping!

Rosa

Monday 25th of November 2013

A delicious crumble!

Have a great week.

Cheers,

Rosa

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