James Martin Apple Crumble

This easy James Martin Apple Crumble is a quick and comforting dessert with a buttery, golden topping, and tender, spiced apples. Perfect for any occasion, it’s made with simple ingredients you likely already have. Serve it warm with creamy custard or thick cream for a delicious, classic treat everyone will love.

Ingredients Needed

For the crumble:

• 300g / 2½ cups plain flour
• Pinch of salt
• 175g / ¾ cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 200g / 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed (room temperature)
• Butter for greasing

For the filling:

• 450g / 1lb (about 4 medium apples) apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1cm pieces
• 50g / ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

How To Make Apple Crumble

1. Preheat the oven: Set to 180°C (160°C Fan) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
2. Mix the crumble topping: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter cubes and rub them into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Prepare the apple filling: In another large bowl, mix the apple pieces with sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Gently toss until evenly coated, taking care not to break the apples.
4. Assemble the crumble: Grease a 24cm / 9in ovenproof dish with butter. Spread the apple mixture evenly at the bottom, then sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
5. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes until the crumble is golden brown, and the apple filling is bubbling.
6. Serve: Best enjoyed warm with thick cream or custard.

Recipe Tips

• Use firm apples: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn to ensure the filling doesn’t turn mushy while baking.
• Keep the butter cold: If your butter is too soft, chill it slightly before rubbing it into the flour for a crispier crumble topping.
• Don’t overmix the topping: Stop rubbing in the butter once the mixture looks like breadcrumbs; overmixing can make it dense.
• Evenly spread the crumble: Distribute the topping evenly across the apples to ensure it bakes uniformly and gets golden and crispy.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover apple crumble cool to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: After cooling, wrap the apple crumble tightly in plastic wrap and foil or place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, move it to the fridge overnight and serve cold or reheat as desired.
• Reheat: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) / 350°F. Place the crumble in an ovenproof dish, cover it with foil, and heat for 15–20 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of a 100g serving

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 140mg
• Potassium: 100mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 22g
• Protein: 2g

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• James Martin Blueberry Muffins
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