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Crumbles are sweet desserts, originally from England, which have made their way onto numerous restaurant and caf\u00e9 menus around the world in the past few years. It\u2019s no surprise that they\u2019re so popular, because they are delicious and easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need any fancy tools, complicated techniques, or exotic ingredients to make a crumble. If you\u2019ve never tried to make one at home, or if you\u2019d like to know our tips for making the perfect homemade crumble, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a crumble?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before continuing, let\u2019s make sure we\u2019re all on the same page about what a \u201ccrumble\u201d is. As mentioned above, a crumble is a dessert from Britain that\u2019s made with a layer of fruit covered with a mix of flour, sugar and butter and baked. The heat of the oven softens the fruit and makes the topping crunchy, like a crumbled cookie dough (hence the name!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crumbles are a great treat when the weather is gloomy, but you can eat a crumble at any time of year! Try it warm in winter, or topped with ice cream or custard in the summer…crumbles are endlessly adaptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 8 Tips for a Perfect Crumble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to personalize a basic crumble recipe, and each variation is better than the last! Here are our tips to make the perfect crumble, every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Add Flavour to Your Fruit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can enhance the natural flavour of the fruit by adding spices or liqueurs. Our suggestions include: star anise, cinnamon, sweet wine, brandy, or amaretto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few tablespoons of apricot jam and a dash of orange juice are also great if you want to enhance the flavour while reducing the sugar in the crumble topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use a Little Cornstarch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adding a little bit of cornstarch to cut fruit that contains lots of juice, such as pears, will ensure that the crumble topping doesn\u2019t absorb too much fruity liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Adapt Your Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choose ingredients for the crumble topping according to the fruit you\u2019re using in your crumble. Apples, for instance, are very sweet, so you don\u2019t need to add a lot of sugar to the topping of an apple crumble. If you\u2019re using fruits that are more acidic, such as blackberries or plums, you will need more sugar in the topping to balance the flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Add Something Extra to Your Topping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few oats, crumbled hard cookies (such as Amaretti cookies) or chopped or ground nuts (such as almonds or chestnuts) in a crumble topping will add a lot to the texture and flavour of your dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Pre-Bake Your Crumble Topping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A crunchy topping is essential for a tasty crumble. To avoid a moist topping, we recommend partially cooking the crumble mixture before spreading it over the fruit and cooking everything together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Try Different Sugars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are so many different kinds of sugar, so why not try a variety for a change in texture and flavour? Brown sugar, maple syrup, honey…the sky\u2019s the limit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Always Add the Butter Last<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When mixing crumble ingredients, always add the butter last – it should be diced and cold from the fridge. Use your fingertips to blend it into the dry ingredients, working quickly to avoid overheating the mixture (just as you would for making pie dough), so the \u201ccrumble\u201d effect will stay intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Balance The Fruits and the Topping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might think this is obvious, but balance is essential in a good crumble! Make sure that the quantity of topping isn\u2019t too much or too little for the fruit you have on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Recipe For Apple and Granola Crumble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019re a crumble expert, you can put your knowledge to the test with our recipe for an apple crumble topped with Vitality Grand Granola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking: 35 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n