Toffee Apple Crumble
By OcadoLife
Published on 25 September 2023
flavour combination. Niki Segnit, author of The Flavour Thesaurus series and Lateral Cooking, has made the topping with dark brown sugar, for a rich treacle flavour that contrasts with the double apple filling: bramleys are sharp and fresh, while gala apples have a pear-drop-like flavour. Serve with a splash of cream or Niki’s mouthwatering toffee sauce. Looking for more dessert recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
1 hrTotal time
Serves 8384 kcal/serving
20 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 50g unsalted butter, cold, plus 1 tbsp, for the sauce (optional)
- 100g plain flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, plus 1 tsp, for the sauce (optional)
- 45g dark brown sugar, plus 3 tbsp, for the sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 kg bramley apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 4 royal gala apples, peeled, cored and diced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 50g light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp golden syrup, for the sauce (optional)
- 200ml double cream, for the sauce (optional)
- 1 pot single or double cream to serve (optional)
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. For the topping, in a bowl, rub the 50g cold butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over 1 tsp vanilla and stir in, along with the 45g dark brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt.Step 2
Put the bramley apples and gala apples in a deep ovenproof dish (approx. 20 cm). Toss with the lemon juice and light brown sugar, then pat down to flatten.Step 3
Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the apples, then bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 40 mins, until golden.Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare the toffee sauce (if making). Put a small pan on a low-medium heat; add 1 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp dark brown sugar and the golden syrup. When nearly melted, slowly stir in 200ml double cream; simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla.Step 5
Serve the crumble with the toffee sauce (let it cool slightly first) or cream, if you like. Chill leftover toffee sauce and crumble in sealed containers for 3 days.Step 6
Allow time for the sauce to cool a little before serving.