Description
Jamie Oliver’s Simple Apple Crumble is a comforting dessert that combines sweet, tender apples with a golden, crispy topping. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers maximum flavor, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling:
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- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Bramley), peeled, cored, and sliced
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- 50g (¼ cup) light brown sugar
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- 1 tsp cinnamon
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- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Crumble Topping:
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- 150g (1¼ cups) plain flour
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- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
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- 75g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
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- 50g (½ cup) rolled oats (optional for extra crunch)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Apples
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- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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- In a bowl, mix apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
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- Transfer to a baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Crumble Topping
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- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar.
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- Add the chilled butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
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- Stir in oats for extra texture.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
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- Evenly spread the crumble mixture over the apples.
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- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
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- Let it cool slightly before serving.
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- Serve warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.