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    Biscoff Apple Crumble

    23/10/2020 by thebakingexplorer 29 Comments

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    Apple crumble is ultimate autumn food, a warm bowl of it with custard is so perfect to cosy up with on a cold night. I've added a Biscoff twist to this apple crumble recipe, because well if you can't tell from my website already, I'm a bit obsessed with Biscoff!! So a Biscoff Apple Crumble had to happen. I've mixed crushed Lotus biscoff biscuits into the crumble mix, and added generous spoonfuls of smooth Biscoff spread in the apple mix. When it bakes the lumps of spread go all gooey and mix with the apples, it's so delicious!!

    Biscoff Apple Crumble

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make a Biscoff Apple Crumble

    To make the crumble topping, stir the sugar and flour together, then use your fingers to rub in the butter. Then mix in the crushed Biscoff biscuits. For the apple mix, chop and peel the apples and mix them with the spices, lemon juice, sugar and cornflour.

    Put the apple mix into a baking dish, and add blobs of Biscoff spread all over. Then cover it with the crumble mix and bake for 40 minutes until golden and bubbling.

    Biscoff Apple Crumble

    What is Biscoff?

    Biscoff spread, made by the brand Lotus, is also known as cookie butter. It has a deep caramel flavour and a hint of cinnamon and other spices. Lotus are best known for their biscuits, which are commonly served with coffee. The biscuits are used to make the spread, and you can buy it in crunchy and smooth varieties. The spread is similar to Nutella or peanut butter in terms of texture, but it has a unique flavour. It is not gluten free, but it is vegan.

    What are the best apples to use for apple crumble?

    It's best to use either cooking apples, which are the very large and bulbous apples you'll find in the shop. Or, use an apple variety that is both crisp and tart, for example Granny Smith or Pink Lady. Golden Delicious will also work well. I actually used apples from the tree in my dad's garden for this recipe, so if it's apple season it's a great way to use some of them up!

    Do you need to peel the apples?

    I definitely recommend coring apples for apple crumble, however peeling them is not necessary if you are in a rush. Although, I do much prefer them peeled and it's more enjoyable to eat the crumble without apple peel, especially if the apple variety you use has a tougher skin.

    Biscoff Apple Crumble

    Tips for making the Biscoff Apple Crumble

    • You can make the crumble topping by hand or using a food processor, just make sure if you are using a food processor not to over mix it.
    • You can freeze the uncooked crumble mix in a ziploc bag, you can also freeze the baked apple crumble in the freezer in sealed tubs. I recommend portioning it out before freezing.
    • If you like you can mix some porridge oats into the crumble topping too, or add sultanas to the apple mix.
    • If you don't have light brown sugar, you can also use caster sugar.
    Biscoff Apple Crumble

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • Baking dish
    • Mixing bowls
    • Food processor
    • Kitchen scales
    • Biscoff spread
    • Biscoff biscuits
    • Apple cutter
    • Mixed spice

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

    Biscoff Apple Crumble

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    Biscoff Apple Crumble

    Apple crumble with biscoff biscuits and biscoff spread
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Dessert
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the apple filling

    • 600 g Apples peeled and chopped
    • 100 g Biscoff spread
    • 2 tsp Lemon juice
    • 60 g Light brown soft sugar
    • ½ tsp Cinnamon
    • ½ tsp Mixed spice
    • 1 tsp Cornflour (also known as cornstarch)

    For the crumble mix

    • 175 g Plain flour
    • 100 g Light brown sugar
    • 115 g Butter
    • 45 g Biscoff biscuits crushed
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre heat your oven to 180C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4
    • In a mixing bowl, stir the plain flour and light brown sugar together
    • Add the butter to the bowl in chunks or cubes, then using your fingers, rub it into the flour and sugar until it resembles breadcrumbs. You can also do this in a food processor if you prefer
    • Stir in the crushed Biscoff biscuits
    • Put the lemon juice in a bowl and as you peel and chop the apples, add them to the bowl and stir so they all get coated in the juice. This will prevent them browning quickly
    • Once all your apples are chopped and peeled, add the sugar, cornflour, cinnamon and mixed spice, and stir together
    • Add the apple mix to your baking dish and spread out into an even layer
    • Then add spoonfuls of the Biscoff spread dotted evenly over the apples
    • Pour the crumble mix on top, spread out into an even layer
    • Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbling
    • Serve immediately with custard, cream or ice cream
    • Once the apple crumble is fully cooled down, you can store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freezer in portions
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Notes

    I used a 2.2 litre baking dish with the dimensions 32.5 x 19 x 8 cm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Dessert recipes!

    NB. this post is NOT sponsored by Lotus Biscoff - I just love their products!

    I'm linking this recipe up with Cook Blog Share hosted by Curly's Cooking.

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    Comments

    1. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      October 23, 2020 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      Just when I think you can't come up with anymore delicious Biscoff recipes, you come up with this one. What a fantastic idea and absolutely perfect for this time of year. Thanks for linking to #CookBlogShare.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        October 24, 2020 at 10:11 am

        Oh I'm not done yet when it comes to Biscoff! 😀 Thank you!

        Reply
        • Shannon

          March 28, 2021 at 12:37 pm

          What is it that your drizzling on top and is there a recipe

          Reply
          • thebakingexplorer

            March 28, 2021 at 1:32 pm

            Hi Shannon, that's custard I'm pouring onto the crumble. Yes the recipe is towards the end of the page, or you can click the "Jump to recipe" button just under the first image.

            Reply
            • Alisha

              June 20, 2021 at 2:54 pm

              5 stars
              I'm literally obsessed with anything biscoff and it's been a tradition to cook apple crumble at least once a year for mothers day for my mum for the last 12 years. This is the second time I've made this one and I've had to freeze one for another time too. I also add about a cup of rolled oats into the mix and a little sprinkling of some mixed chopped nuts at the end over the topping for some added texture and crunch. Also really good warm with ice cream too!

            • thebakingexplorer

              June 20, 2021 at 8:09 pm

              I'm so happy you like it Alisha and I love the sound of the oats and nuts too!

    2. Charlie

      October 25, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is just WOW! The perfect amount of biscoff that it isn’t over powering, but you can still taste it in every mouthful. I love nothing more than a great homemade crumble, but this is next level!

      Reply
    3. Helen - Cooking with my kids

      October 25, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love apple crumble and I love biscoff, so this sounds perfect to me!

      Reply
    4. Chloe Edges

      October 26, 2020 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      I am simply gutted that I didn't think of this, so clever!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        October 26, 2020 at 9:29 am

        I have an irresistable urge to put Biscoff in everything!

        Reply
    5. Lauren

      October 26, 2020 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      This was the nicest Apple crumble I’ve ever had and the nicest pudding ever! Want to make every week!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        October 26, 2020 at 9:28 am

        Thanks Lauren, I'm so glad you liked it so much!

        Reply
    6. Claire Spence

      October 26, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love an unusual crumble and am always trying to think up new ideas for them, so had to try this out when I saw it on Instagram! Wonderful!

      Reply
    7. Was V

      December 03, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy to follow, the best crumble made to date!

      Reply
    8. Food with Farhana

      December 24, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      So easy to make and so so delicious! Nice and different to add lotus biscoff to a classic recipe. yummy

      Reply
    9. Tracey

      January 23, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! The Biscoff spread in the apples and biscuit in the crumble topping made it next level! When I had the first bite it was so so good! Thanks for the lovely recipe. I’ll be making it again.

      Reply
    10. Louise O Reilly

      February 23, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      Hi. This receipe sounds amazing. Just wondering what type of apples do you use. Cooking apples or normal eating apples?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 23, 2021 at 8:56 pm

        Hi Louise, there's a paragraph all about the best apples to use in the blog post if you scroll up 🙂 I hope you enjoy the crumble!

        Reply
        • Louise O Reilly

          February 24, 2021 at 8:27 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks so much. I actually saw that after i posted the comment 🙈 I used pink lady apples and it was to die for. There's not a scrap of it left. I'm ordered make another one tomorrow.

          Reply
    11. Karen

      July 01, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      I'm going to try it with peaches and baked in individual foil tins. Any pointers?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        July 01, 2021 at 5:04 pm

        Hi Karen, that sounds delicious, but it's not something I've ever done myself so I don't have any advice, but I would love if you could let me know what it turns out like!

        Reply
    12. Janet

      September 21, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      I just finished assembling this crisp and can't wait to try the finished dish! Do you have a recipe for the custard that you show pouring over it? That sounds absolutely delish to go with the crisp.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 21, 2021 at 10:01 pm

        Hi Janet, I hope you enjoy the crumble! I used tinned custard, you can make it from scratch though if you like, unfortunately I don't have my own recipe but if you google "custard recipe" lots should come up, I hope that helps 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jane

      September 24, 2021 at 11:24 am

      What’s my best option if making ahead? Cook as per recipe and reheat? Prepare as per recipe and cook when needed (I’m worried it will be soggy) or prepare separate elements ahead of time but assemble just before baking. My hobby, after baking, appears to be overthinking my baking ….

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 24, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        Hi Jane, I wouldn't recommend making the apple mixture in advance and not using it straight away as once apples are cut up they don't last very long. You can definitely make the crumble topping in advance and store it in the fridge or freezer. Re-heating is a good option, and would definitely avoid soggyness, although the top could be extra crispy from additional oven time (but maybe you will like that). Let me know what you decide and how it goes!

        Reply
    14. Polly

      November 16, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      This delicious Biscoff Apple Crumble takes the ordinary (but still delicious) apple crumble to the next level !!

      Reply
    15. Erika

      January 21, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      About how many biscuits did you use ?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 21, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        Hi, I can't remember but according to Google each biscuit weighs 7.75g so it works out at 6 biscuits 🙂

        Reply
        • Erika

          January 21, 2022 at 4:42 pm

          That’s what I figured as well. It seemed like a Small amount. Thank you for confirming!

          Reply

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