The best apple crumble recipe that's easy enough for beginners
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'Apple crumble is a serious business in my home,' says James Rich, author of this irresistible recipe from his cookbook Apple: Recipes from the Orchard. 'I must admit that I got slightly obsessed with creating the perfect apple crumble recipe when I was younger – testing different apple varieties, alternative ways of cooking the crumble as well as the different spices and ingredient additions you can make.' Thanks to James' rigorous testing, the rest of us can now enjoy perfect apple crumble whenever we fancy.
Which apples are best for apple crumble?
‘Firstly, to my mind there is only one apple variety that anybody should consider for a crumble recipe. Yes, it might sound lazy or a cliché even, but the Bramley really is the king of the crumble’.
And a mostly traditional mix of flour, caster (superfine) sugar, butter and a pinch of cinnamon has been constantly and consistently the favoured crumble topping.
What is the secret to crunchy, crisp crumble?
I like my crumble nice and crunchy, so add some porridge oats and walnuts or hazelnuts as well as pre-cooking the crumble to get it just right. But this is personal preference, and both processes can easily be skipped. The crumble is a hero of a dish that never fails to be an absolute hit at dinner parties, Sunday lunches or even a midweek indulgence.'
A recipe from Apple: Recipes from the Orchard by James Rich (Quadrille). Buy the book Apple: Recipes from the Orchard here.
