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This recipe is for a basic fruit crumble topping commonly used to cover cooked [[Fruit|fruit]].  I have created this recipe separately as Mum wanted me to make her some crumble on its own!
 
As a basic rule use 4 parts flour, to 2 parts butter and 2 parts sugar, using less sugar as taste demands.
 
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|Servings = Good covering for about 1 lb of [[Apples|apples]]
|TotalCalories = 2244
|PortionCalories = 374
|DatePublished=29th July 2013
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 6 - Good covering for about 1 lb of [[Apples|apples]]
  |ImageComment = Crumble only, nothing underneath!
  |ImageComment = Crumble only, nothing underneath!
  |Difficulty = 2
  |Difficulty = 2
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  |PrepTime = 5 minutes
  |CookTime = 35 minutes
  |CookTime = 35 minutes
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This recipe is for a basic crumble topping commonly used to cover cooked [[Fruit|fruit]].  I have created this recipe separately as my mum wanted me to make he some crumble on its own!
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====Best recipe review====
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''<span class="reviewTitle">Super on rhubarb</span>''
 
<span style="line-height:180%"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="reviewScore">4.7</span>/5 </span>
 
<span class="reviewDesc">I much prefer home-made crumble, it can be made less sweet (for my taste) and it's easy to add your own spices and flavours.</span>
 
<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul&nbsp;R&nbsp;Smith]] </span></span>
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As a basic rule use 4 parts flour, to 2 parts butter and 2 parts sugar, using less sugar as taste demands.
===Ingredients===
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 285g (10&frac12; oz) [[Plain flour|plain flour]]
| 285g (10&frac12; oz) [[Plain flour|plain flour]]
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|* [[Stork margarine]] is also good for this recipe.
|* [[Stork margarine]] is also good for this recipe.
| 150g (5oz)  unrefined [[Brown sugar|brown sugar]], [[Muscovado]] etc.
| 150g (5oz)  unrefined [[Brown sugar|brown sugar]], [[Muscovado]] etc.
|* Depending upon your taste, use less sugar. This recipe is fairly sweet for my taste.
| Pinch of [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] powder or [[Ginger powder|ginger powder]]
| Pinch
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''' Optionally, either:'''
* &frac12; teaspoon [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] powder
* &frac12; teaspoon [[Ginger powder|ginger powder]]
===[[Mise en place]]===
===[[Mise en place]]===
* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 180° C (350° F - gas 4)
* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 180° C (350° F - gas 4)
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{{RecipeMethod
|By hand
|By hand
|# Sift the [[Plain flour|plain flour]] into a large bowl and sprinkle with [[Sugar|sugar]], [[Salt|salt]] and spices if using.
| Sift the [[Plain flour|plain flour]] into a large bowl and sprinkle with [[Sugar|sugar]], [[Salt|salt]] and spices if using.
|# With 'light-hands', gradually rub the [[Butter|butter]] into the [[Flour|flour]] a few cubes at a time until the mixture resembles [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]]
| With 'light-hands', gradually rub the [[Butter|butter]] into the [[Flour|flour]] a few cubes at a time until the mixture resembles [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]]
|# Don't over-work it or it will become a useless [[Dough|dough]].
| Don't over-work it or it will become a useless [[Dough|dough]].
| With a [[food processor]]
| With a [[food processor]]
|# Add the flour and butter to a [[food processor]] with a plastic blade attachment
| Add the flour and butter to a [[food processor]] with a plastic blade attachment
|# Pulse the mixture in very short bursts, regularly opening and scraping any residue from the edge of the bowl if as it forms
| Pulse the mixture in very short bursts, regularly opening and scraping any residue from the edge of the bowl if as it forms
|# Once it resembles breadcrumbs sprinkle in the [[sugar]] and pulse until combined.
| Once it resembles breadcrumbs sprinkle in the [[sugar]] and pulse until combined.
|# Don't run it continuously or you will end up with pastry
| Don't run it continuously or you will end up with pastry
|# Break up any lumps with your fingers before sprinkling and baking.
| Break up any lumps with your fingers before sprinkling and baking.
| Normally you would spoon this mixture over the [[Fruit|fruit]], if, unusually, you are making it on its own, sprinkle over a lightly buttered 24 cm (9") [[Oven|oven]]-proof dish
| Normally you would spoon this mixture over the [[Fruit|fruit]], if, unusually, you are making it on its own, sprinkle over a lightly buttered 24 cm (9") [[Oven|oven]]-proof dish
| [[Bake]] in the [[Oven|oven]] for 35 to 40 minutes - keep your eye on it for the last 10 minutes, the transition time between done and burnt is short!
| [[Bake]] in the [[Oven|oven]] for 35 to 40 minutes - keep your eye on it for the last 10 minutes, the transition time between done and burnt is short!
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===Variations===
===Variations===
Depending upon your taste, use less sugar. This recipe is fairly sweet for my taste.
For a nice change, add a little [[Rolled oats|rolled oats]] for [[Cornflakes|cornflakes]] to the mixture before [[Baking|baking]].
For a nice change, add a little [[Rolled oats|rolled oats]] for [[Cornflakes|cornflakes]] to the mixture before [[Baking|baking]].
==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Apple crumble recipe (Mum's)]]
* [[Apple crumble recipe (Mum's)]]
* [[Crumble topping recipe|Traditional crumble topping]]
* [[Crumble topping recipe|Traditional crumble topping]]
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Latest revision as of 18:44, 18 March 2024

This recipe is for a basic fruit crumble topping commonly used to cover cooked fruit. I have created this recipe separately as Mum wanted me to make her some crumble on its own!

As a basic rule use 4 parts flour, to 2 parts butter and 2 parts sugar, using less sugar as taste demands.


Crumble topping recipe
Electus
Crumble only, nothing underneath!
Servings:Serves 6 - Good covering for about 1 lb of apples
Calories per serving:374
Ready in:40 minutes
Prep. time:5 minutes
Cook time:35 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty
Recipe author:Chef
First published:29th July 2013

Best recipe review

Super on rhubarb

4.7/5

I much prefer home-made crumble, it can be made less sweet (for my taste) and it's easy to add your own spices and flavours.

Paul R Smith

Ingredients

Printable 🖨 shopping 🛒 list & 👩‍🍳 method for this recipe

Mise en place

  • Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F - gas 4)

Method

  1. By hand
  2. Sift the plain flour into a large bowl and sprinkle with sugar, salt and spices if using.
  3. With 'light-hands', gradually rub the butter into the flour a few cubes at a time until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs
  4. Don't over-work it or it will become a useless dough.
  5. With a food processor
  6. Add the flour and butter to a food processor with a plastic blade attachment
  7. Pulse the mixture in very short bursts, regularly opening and scraping any residue from the edge of the bowl if as it forms
  8. Once it resembles breadcrumbs sprinkle in the sugar and pulse until combined.
  9. Don't run it continuously or you will end up with pastry
  10. Break up any lumps with your fingers before sprinkling and baking.
  11. Normally you would spoon this mixture over the fruit, if, unusually, you are making it on its own, sprinkle over a lightly buttered 24 cm (9") oven-proof dish
  12. Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes - keep your eye on it for the last 10 minutes, the transition time between done and burnt is short!
  • Rubbed into 'breadcrumbs'

    Rubbed into 'breadcrumbs'

  • Crumble topping - basic ingredients

    Crumble topping - basic ingredients

Variations

Depending upon your taste, use less sugar. This recipe is fairly sweet for my taste.

For a nice change, add a little rolled oats for cornflakes to the mixture before baking.

See also

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