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Classic apple crumble with cinnamon and juicy apples!

Classic Apple Crumble

Classic apple crumble with cinnamon and juicy apples!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Makes: 6 servings
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Ingredients
  

For the apples

  • 3 red apples, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/8 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 to 3 tbsps caster sugar, depending on sweetness of apples

For the topping

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 3 tbsps brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt if using unsalted butter
  • 50 gms cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175 C. In a shallow baking dish (about 9x5 inch, or use a square dish. The size of the dish isn't very crucial as long as it fits the apples), combine the apple chunks, cinnamon, ginger and sugar. Mix well and set aside to help the apples release their juices. A small squeeze of lemon juice prevents the apples from going too brown and adds a little extra flavour. Also, you can cut the apples into smaller pieces to help them cook faster and become softer. I like them with a little bite!
  • Now make the topping. In a bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, brown sugar and salt (if using). Mix well, then add the cubed butter.
  • Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips till you have a crumbly mixture. Spread it all over the apples evenly, making sure the apple pieces are covered so they don't dry out in the oven.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top has started browning. Cover with foil and continue to bake for another 20 minutes or until the juices are bubbling, the apples feel tender when poked with a fork and the top is well-browned. You can bake for a few extra minutes for super soft apples but make sure the topping doesn't burn.
  • Remove the foil, allow the crumble to cool for 10 minutes, then serve with vanilla ice cream! Store covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.