South City Apple Crumble Food

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.

SOUTHERN APPLE CRUMBLE (COOKIE MIX)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F
• Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, toss filling ingredients.
• Spread mixture in baking dish.
• In same large bowl, stir cookie mix and melted butter until crumbly.
• Sprinkle over filling.
• Bake 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven; sprinkle with pecans.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

SOUTH CITY APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Peel, core & slice apples and place into medium sized mixing bowl.
• Add sugar, vanilla and cinnamon (or all spice) to apples and mix until apples are coated.
• Place apple mixture into 8X8 glass baking dish.
• Soften butter, stir until creamy and place in another bowl.
• Add flour and brown sugar until mixture looks like little peas.
• Cover apples with flour mixture making sure apples are coated.
• Place uncovered baking dish onto lower oven rack.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 50-55 minutes (or until corners are dark brown & crispy).
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or espresso.