Nigel Slater Apple Crumble

Nigel Slater’s Apple Crumble is made with tart apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla, flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter. It serves 6-8 people and takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, offering a delightful dessert.

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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Apple Crumble Recipe:

• lassic Comfort Food: Apple crumble is the quintessential comfort dessert, perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings.
• Simple Ingredients: The recipe uses basic pantry staples that are easy to find and often already on hand, making it convenient to whip up on a whim.
• Easy to Make: With straightforward preparation and no fancy techniques required, this dessert is incredibly simple to put together, even for novice bakers.
• Deliciously Versatile: You can customize the filling with different types of apples or mix in other fruits like berries or pears, and tweak the topping with various spices or nuts to suit your taste.
• Perfect Texture Combination: The soft, sweet, and tangy apple filling contrasts beautifully with the crunchy, buttery crumble topping, providing a satisfying texture experience.
• Aromatic and Flavorful: The warm spices, vanilla, and lemon juice enhance the natural flavors of the apples, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma.

❓ What Is Nigel Slater Apple Crumble Recipe?

Nigel Slater’s Apple Crumble features tart apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla in the filling, with a topping of flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. It’s baked until golden and serves as a classic, comforting dessert.

🍎 Nigel Slater Apple Crumble Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium-sized apples, preferably tart like Granny Smith)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crumble Topping:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced into small pieces

🥧 How To Make Nigel Slater Apple Crumble

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix well to ensure the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9-inch pie dish or a similar baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold diced butter.
5. Using your fingertips, a pastry cutter, or two forks, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Uniform Slices: Cut the apples into evenly sized slices to ensure they cook uniformly. This prevents some pieces from becoming mushy while others are still crunchy.
• Keep Butter Cold: The key to a perfect crumble topping is keeping the butter cold. This helps create those nice, crisp clumps in the topping when it bakes.
• Add Texture with Nuts: Consider adding chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans to the crumble topping for an extra crunch and flavor depth.
• Avoid Soggy Bottom: If you’re concerned about the apple filling releasing too much juice and making the bottom soggy, you can sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs or almond flour over the apples before adding the crumble topping.
• Check for Doneness: The crumble should be golden brown on top, and you should see the apple filling bubbling around the edges.
• Let It Rest: Allow the crumble to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This lets the filling set a bit and makes it easier to serve.

🍦 What To Serve With Apple Crumble?

Serve Apple Crumble with Condensed Milk Ice Cream or Custard for classic pairings Cheese Frosting or Chocolate Ganache also complements its warm, spiced flavors. For a tangy contrast, offer Greek yogurt or a sharp cheddar cheese on the side.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Apple Crumble?

• Refrigerate: Cool leftovers Apple Crumble to room temperature then cover it with plastic wrap transfer it to an airtight container it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freeze: For longer storage wrap cooled crumble securely in plastic wrap freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Apple Crumble?

• On The Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) cover leftovers Apple Crumble with foil and reheat for 15-20 minutes.
• In The Microwave: Heat leftovers Apple Crumble individual servings on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals.

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Nigel Slater Apple Crumble Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 150g)

• Calories: 463
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 40g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 3g