A true classic — apple crumble is essentially a delicious apple pie-style filling with raisins, topped with a buttery crumble. It’s best served warm, although it has its fans when cold too ;). A simple, quick dessert packed with apples — perfect for sharing and ideal for cosy autumn afternoons.
Ingredients for the crumble topping:
- 200 g plain flour
- 135 g butter, at room temperature
- 80 g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place the softened butter, flour, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl. Rub together with your fingertips until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. Set aside.
Ingredients for the apple filling:
- 1 kg cooking apples*
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
Peel the apples, remove the cores and cut into thick slices. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Butter an oval baking dish (approx. 30 x 22 cm). Transfer the apple filling into the dish and level it out. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
Bake at 175°C for 40–45 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown. The apple filling should be bubbling visibly. Remove from the oven and serve warm — ideally with vanilla ice cream or custard.
Tip: In Poland, the best apples for baking are varieties like Szara Reneta or Antonówka. In the UK, good choices include Cox or Russet apples.
Enjoy!
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