How do you make the apple crumble with Mary Berry?

Should I cook apples before making crumble?

Feast your eyes on this delicious apple crumble with warm spices and a crunchy buttery topping. Sauteing the apples before baking speeds up the cooking time and creates a fantastic caramelized flavor.

How do you make crispy apple crumble?

It's perfectly ok to reheat apple crumble. For best results, use an oven for approximately 10-15 minutes at a reasonably high temperature (around 180-200 degrees Celsius), although microwaves can do the trick too.

Can I use self raising flour instead of plain flour for crumble?

You can use white or wholemeal flour for a crumble topping, plain usually, but if all you've got is self-raising it doesn't really make a difference.

What is crumble topping made of?

Crumble topping is a combination of only 3 simple ingredients: butter, flour and sugar. It adds the perfect sweetness and crunch to any muffin, quick bread or pie!

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How long do you cook an apple crumble for?

Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the crumble is browned and the fruit mixture bubbling.

Can I make crumble mix with self raising flour?

To make the topping, rub 140g self-raising flour and 85g chilled butter together with your fingers until you have a soft, crumbly topping.

What is the difference between an apple crisp and an apple crumble?

Like an apple crisp, an apple crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. But unlike the crisp, the crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Instead, a crumble's topping is more like streusel, made with flour, sugar and butter.

How do you know when apple crumble is done?

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. The apple layer should be bubbling and the surface of the crumble should be an even medium golden brown. If you are using a shallower, slightly larger baking pan like a 9x9, watch it closely, the crumble may be done in 5 or 10 minutes less time.

Why is my apple crumble watery?

When you cook apples, the pectin in them breaks down, making the apples watery. The lower pH value of tart apples reduces the amount of pectin that breaks down, so the apples hold their shape and get less mushy. This will prevent your pie from getting watery.

Do you cook the apples first in apple crumble?

If you're planning to cook it straight after preparing, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4. If you want, however, you can make the crumble beforehand, and cook it later. First, you need to prepare the apples. Half fill a large saucepan with water, and peel, core and chop the apples into 1-2cm chunks.

What are the best apples for apple crumble?

I like to use Granny Smith apples because the sweet-tart palette appeals to me. If you prefer not to have tartness, then feel free to use sweet red apples. This recipe will also work for pears and even stone fruits like peaches. The smell when this is in the oven is just heavenly.

How do you soften apples?

Can you use eating apples in a crumble?

These apples are tarter than normal apples, but have bags more flavour. Don't make the mistake of using normal 'eating' apples in a crumble – the flavour will diminish in the cooking process, giving you a rather insipid and lacklustre crumble!

Can you use self raising flour to make an apple crumble?

Since we couldn't get together for Easter this year, I decided to make my own apple crisp using my mix of apples and self rising flour instead of traditional flour.

Can you use normal apples instead of cooking apples?

Eating apples can easily be used in pies or for other cooking, but cooks should lower the amount of any added sugar, as the apples will make up for it. People who want to baked eating apples should choose those that will retain their shape when cooked.

How thick should crumble topping be?

First rub together the butter and flour to form a rough crumble. Next, stir in the sugar and spices. Prepare a suitably sized bowl of stewed fruit (the crumble needs to cover the fruit and remain around 2cm thick), then pour the crumble mixture on top of the fruit.

How do you make crumble topping without Demerara sugar?

Demerara just gives a bit of extra crunch to the topping. never used demerera - sounds nice though! Just use bog standard granulated and a little bit of cinnamon if its an apple crumble.

How can I prevent apples from turning brown?

Here's the short version: The best way to prevent browning is to soak the cut fruit in a saltwater solution (half a teaspoon of kosher salt per cup of water) for 10 minutes, then drain and store until ready to use. The mild salt flavor can be rinsed off with tap water before serving.

How do you keep crumb topping from getting soggy?

Butter, which encourages both browning and crispness, is the magic ingredient in getting your topping just right, so follow the recipe instructions. But if you feel your topping is still too dry and crumbly, (even for a crumble,) add a bit more melted butter, a tablespoon at a time.

How do you make butter crumb topping?

Can I use white sugar for crumble?

Best Apple Crumble Ingredients

Apples: I used Granny Smith apples but you can use any variety you prefer. A mix of Granny Smith and Pink Lady is always a great choice as well. Sugar: Both white sugar and brown sugar are used.