Apple Custard Crumble Food

APPLE CRUMBLE WITH CARDAMOM CUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl.
• Mix together the flour, almonds, cinnamon and breadcrumbs in another bowl. Tip this into the butter-sugar mixture and rub in with your fingers to form a thick, crumbly dough.
• Put the grated apples into a 20cm/8in square ovenproof dish. Spread the crumble mixture on top and bake for 30 minutes, or until brown.
• Meanwhile, to make the cardamom custard, grind the cardamom seeds to a powder using a pestle and mortar,. Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium heat and add the cream, cardamom and vanilla. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then strain into a bowl using a fine sieve.
• Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour together in a large bowl. Pour in the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook over a low heat for 6-8 minutes, or until the custard thickens.
• Serve the warm apple crumble with the cardamom custard.

APPLE CUSTARD CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease or spray 8-inch squarea baking dish . Layer apple slices in dish.
• In bowl, whisk together sugar flour and cinnamon; whisk in eggs until frothy. Whisk in milk, lemom rind and vanilla; pour over apples.
• Crumble: In bowl, combie oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. With fingers, mix in butter until mixture is curmbly. Spinkle over apple mixture.
• Bake for about 50 minutes or until apples are tender, custard is thickened, and topping is golden. Serve warm or cold with a dollop of whipped cream or frozen vanilla yogurt.
• NOTE: Tart apples such as Northern Spy, Granny Smith Spartan or Crispin give the best fruit flavour.
• You may also sprinkle 1/3 cup of dried cranberries over apples in step one.

THE BEST APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 190C/170 fan/gas 5.
• Toss 575g peeled, cored and sliced Bramley apples with 2 tbsp golden caster sugar and put in a 23cm round baking dish at least 5cm deep, or a 20cm square dish. Flatten down with your hand to prevent too much crumble falling through.
• Put 175g plain flour and 110g golden caster sugar in a bowl with a good pinch of salt.
• Slice in 110g cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like moist breadcrumbs. Shake the bowl and any big bits will come to the surface - rub them in. Alternatively, pulse in a processor until sandy (don't over-process).
• Pour the crumb mix over the apples to form a pile in the centre, then use a fork to even out.
• Gently press the surface with the back of the fork so the crumble holds together and goes crisp, then lightly drag the fork over the top for a decorative finish.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp rolled oats and 1 tbsp demerara sugar over evenly, if you wish.
• Set on a baking tray and put in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the apples feel very soft when you insert a small, sharp knife. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.