Apple crumble using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
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Preparation time
15 min
Total time
49 min
Servings
6
Calories / Serving
344 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Ah, the delightful Apple Crumble! This humble yet heavenly dessert hails from the British Isles, where it has warmed hearts and filled bellies since World War II. Made with tender, juicy apples and topped with a buttery, crumbly mixture, it's like a cozy hug for your taste buds. Fun fact: the first recorded recipe for apple crumble appeared in the 1940s, when rationing made it hard to procure ingredients for more elaborate desserts. So, why not whip up this quick and delicious treat to enjoy with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of cream? It's a classic that never goes out of style!
Ingredients
- 150g flour
- 100g cold butter, cut into cubes
- 75g icing sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 6 apples (e.g. Granny Smith), peeled, cored and chopped
- 25g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 20g butter
- 50ml water
Steps
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Crumble topping preparation: Place the flour, cold cubed butter, icing sugar, and salt in the food processor bowl. Mix for 20 seconds at speed 5. The mixture should have a sandy consistency. Set aside in a bowl.
- Apple compote preparation: Place the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water in the food processor bowl. Cook for 15 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
- Add the butter and mix for 5 seconds at speed 4. Transfer the apple compote to a gratin dish.
- Crumble the topping evenly over the apple compote.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
