love sweet things, and this apple crumble is so easy to make. It’s not a typical dessert on menus in South Africa, which is why I decided to make it from scratch. Here’s my simple apple crumble recipe—I hope you enjoy making and eating your own homemade apple crumble.

Ingredients

For the Crumble Mix:

• 1½ cups plain white flour
• A pinch of salt
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• ½ cup butter (cut into cubes)

For the Apple Filling:

• 2½ cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (I used 3 small Granny Smith apples)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
2. Add a few cubes of butter at a time and rub them into the flour mixture. Continue rubbing until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. You may need to knead the mix a bit with your hands.
3. For the apple filling, place the chopped apples in a pot and add just enough water to cover them. Cook the apples until they are soft.
4. Butter a 24 cm (9-inch) ovenproof dish. Spoon the apple filling mixture into the bottom of the dish.
5. Once the apple filling has cooled down, sprinkle the crumble mixture on top.
6. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.
7. Serve with thick cream, custard, and/or ice cream.
8. Side Notes:
   If you want more apple crumble, you can add an extra cup of flour to the crumble mix without changing the amounts of the other ingredients. I made a small apple crumble as I was experimenting in the kitchen, and it was my first time making this dessert.

Side Notes:

I didn’t follow the method strictly; I added all my crumble ingredients to a bowl at once and mixed them together. However, if you prefer a more precise approach, follow the method as described.

To prevent your hands from becoming sticky while kneading the crumble mix, dust them with a bit of plain flour. If the crumble mix is too sticky, add more flour. If it’s too dry, add more butter or a splash of milk.

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Take care and enjoy baking!