Recipe
Apple Crumble
Classic apple crumble: sliced apples, a bit of spice and a buttery, crunchy top. Easy to throw together and even better with ice cream.
Want it less sweet, dairy-free or scaled up for a crowd? Hit the AI button and let it do the boring adjustments.
Soft apples, crunchy top
You can keep the spices simple or go heavy on cinnamon and mixed spice. The method stays the same.
Ingredients
Use any apples you like. If they're very sweet, you can drop the sugar a bit – the AI can help you rebalance it.
- 5–6 medium apples, sliced
- 150 g cold butter
- 200 g plain flour
- 150 g sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice
Method
- 1
Slice apples
- 2
Top with crumble
- 3
Bake
Bake until the top is golden and you can see bubbling around the edges. If you want oven timings for your exact dish size, ask the AI.
Gear that helps (optional)
Any oven dish works. These just make baking and serving a bit easier.
Oven-safe baking dish
A shallow dish helps the crumble cook evenly and go golden.
Mixing bowls
One for the apples, one for the crumble mix – less mess.
Kitchen scales
Makes it easy to hit the flour, sugar and butter ratios.
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Quick questions
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. You can assemble and chill it, then bake later. Or bake and reheat gently. Ask the AI for timings so it doesn't dry out.
How do I make it less sweet?
Drop the sugar a bit in both apples and crumble, or use more tart apples. The AI can calculate new amounts based on how sweet you want it.
Want more baking ideas? There are plenty of cookies and cakes on the main recipes page.
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