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I started by peeling and chopping cooking apple into small pieces. It was about 600g of apples, but 3 large Bramley apples should do the trick. I added sultanas, light brown sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice, nutmeg and the orange zest.
I mixed it all together and spread it out into a dish. My dish is 31x21cm (12x8 inches).
For the crumble I mixed light brown sugar and plain flour together. I then added butter, cut into cubes and rubbed it with my fingers until it looked like breadcrumbs. This is quite a thick crumble topping, which is how I like it, so if you prefer a thinner layer take a third off the measurements.
I spread the crumble topping over the fruit and baked it on 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 for 45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Serve warm with custard for a warming and spicy winter treat!
Recommended equipment & ingredients*
| Apple cutter | Mixing bowls | Cooling rack |
| Kitchen scales | Mixed spice | Baking dish |
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Ingredients
For the filling
- 3 Large cooking apples about 600g
- 70 g Sultanas
- 70 g Light brown sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Mixed spice
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- 1 Orange
For the crumble
- 305g Plain flour
- 220 g Butter
- 190 g Light brown sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4
- Peel and chop the apples into small pieces. Add the sultanas, light brown sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice, nutmeg and the zest of the orange
- Mix it all together and spread it out into a 31x21cm (12x8 inches) dish
- For the crumble mix the light brown sugar and the plain flour together. Then add the butter, cut into cubes, and rub it with your fingers until it looks like breadcrumbs
- Spread the crumble topping over the fruit and bake it for 45 minutes until golden and bubbling
- Serve immediately
Janine
I love apple crumble! I am with you on the comfort factor. Looks great.
Kat BakingExplorer
Perfect comfort food indeed! Thanks Janine!
Charlene F
I first discovered spiced apple crumble last year and was so in love. I love your photos and glad that you have enjoyed this 🙂 x
Kat BakingExplorer
It's easy to fall in love when it's so tasty! Thanks Charlene!
Kate Glutenfreealchemist
I know what you mean Kat..... it is so the weather for crumble. Spice is always perfect with apples...... I could happily eat a bowl of this right now!!
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Mulled wine... apple crumble... this is DEFINITELY my favorite time of year!
Kat BakingExplorer
It's a great time for eating!!
Anonymous
This is the best apple crumble recipe I have tasted, thanks