Apple crumble

Crumble aux pommes

Ah my friends… theapple crumbleThis is THE dessert that everyone agrees on. A true classic, simple but incredibly effective: melting apples, a crispy and golden crust… in short, a warm little pleasure that fills the whole house with its aroma.

50 minute

Preparation Time

4 Person

Portions

Easy

Difficulty level

Ingredients

The ingredients needed for your recipe.

  • 4 apples
  • 200g of applesauce
  • 100g of flour
  • 50g of cornstarch
  • 120g of cold butter
  • 100 g of sugar
  • (Optional) 2 tablespoons of praline for a crunchy touch

Instructions

Follow these steps carefully to get the best results.

  • Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F for our North American friends). Meanwhile, just imagine the delicious smell of warm apples that will fill the kitchen… doesn't that make your mouth water?
  • Peel, core and cut the apples into nice dice. Pop them into a gratin dish with the applesauce: already, it smells like grandma's dessert… we're in heaven!
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the cold butter, cut into cubes. Now, get out your hands (clean ones, I trust you 😉) and rub the mixture together until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using your fingertips, work the dough until you get that sandy texture that makes you want to dig in with a spoon.
    And let's be honest: at this point, it's very difficult to resist the temptation to taste the raw dough . But hang in there, the reward is coming!
  • Cover the apples with this crispy pastry. If you chose the praline option… congratulations! You have the instincts of a true gourmand: you never lose by betting on indulgence.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. The crust turns golden, the butter melts gently, the apples caramelize… and the smell? Ah my friends, get ready: the whole neighborhood will want to come and have dinner at your house!

Gourmet Tip

Serve the crumble while still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream… or two, let's not quibble. And there, my friends, is the epitome of French luxury, right in your living room. 🍨🇫🇷