Apple crumble is a fantastic little treat that’s fun to eat, hits just the right spot of sweetness, and is easy to make. Plus, it only needs small amounts of sugar and butter, so there’s nothing to worry about! After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? 😉
The key to success is to use the right variety of apples. We used Pink Lady apples, and the results were fantastic. In general, use a sweet and only slightly tart (if at all) variety, not one that is sour or very tart. Having said that, some varieties tend to get mealy when baked, so your best bet is to use a variety that you have baked before.
If you wish to make this vegan, simply use vegan butter. We tested it ourselves and the results were just as good! Or, if you really want to treat yourself (or your guests), serve the apple crumble with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Apple crumble
Ingredients
- 4 apples pink lady
- ½ cup almonds
- ⅓ cup raisins
- 4 oz butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla sugar
- salt
Instructions
- Wash the apples and cut them into bite sized chunks.
- Cut the almonds in half.
- Now may be a good time to start preheating the oven to 350 ℉ (180 ℃) with fan.
- Cut the butter into cubes and add to a large bowl. Add the flour, oats, white sugar, vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt, and rub the mix with your hand until the dough is crumbly.
- Add the apples, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a baking dish and mix them well.
- Spread the apples evenly in the dish and add a splash of water. Distribute the oat mix evenly on top of the apples.
- Sprinkle the almonds on top of the apple crumble and press them lightly.
- Put the apple crumble in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.