Biscoff Apple Crumble

Name: Biscoff Apple Crumble
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 600 g Apples (peeled and chopped); 100 g Biscoff spread; 2 tsp Lemon juice; 60 g Light brown soft sugar; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1/2 tsp Mixed spice; 1 tsp Cornflour ((also known as cornstarch)); 175 g Plain flour; 100 g Light brown sugar; 115 g Butter; 45 g Biscoff biscuits (crushed)

23/10/2020 by thebakingexplorer 34 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!!

Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

You can use either butter or a baking spread for the crumble topping.
Mixed spice is a British spice blend containing cinnamon, coriander seed, nutmeg, clove, pimento and ginger. If you can't get hold of it, you can use a pumpkin spice mix instead, or add any addition spices you prefer.
I really recommend using light brown soft sugar if you can, as it gives the crumble a lovely caramel flavour. But if you can't get hold of it, you can use golden caster sugar or regular caster sugar (also known as superfine sugar) instead.
I used a 2.2 litre baking dish for this recipe with the dimensions 32.5 x 19 x 8 cm, you can use a smaller dish if you prefer a deeper crumble.
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

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.

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.

Can this recipe be made gluten or dairy free?

Yes, for a gluten free version replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. Biscoff and Biscoff biscuits are not gluten free, so you will need to omit them or use an alternative. Cornflour (also known as cornstarch) is naturally gluten free, however please do check the packaging in case of cross contamination. For a dairy free version, replace the butter with a dairy free butter. This recipe is already egg free.

What size dish can you make the crumble in?

The dish I used was 32.5 x 19 x 8 cm. It didn't reach the very top of my dish so you can use a smaller one for a thicker crumble. I wouldn't recommend using a much bigger one as your layers of apple and crumble will be thinner, and the crumble may brown too much on top before the apples are cooked through.

Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes, once cooked and fully cooled, you can freeze the baked apple crumble in the freezer in sealed tubs. I recommend portioning it out before freezing. You can also freeze the uncooked crumble mix in a ziploc bag or airtight container if you want to make it in advance. I don't recommend making the apple mixture in advance as even with the lemon juice, the apples will go soggy and brown if not used fairly soon.

More 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.
If you like you can mix some porridge oats or chopped nuts into the crumble topping too, or add sultanas to the apple mix.
I like to serve the crumble with custard (creme anglaise) as seen in the photo below. But you could also serve it with ice cream, creme fraiche, natural yoghurt, pouring cream or whipped cream.

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