If you're searching for the perfect crumble recipe, here are ten of the best.
From classic stewed fruit crumbles to tarts and cheesecakes with a twist, every cook should have a crumble in their repertoire.
1. Apricot crumble
Diana Henry plumps for apricots in her great-value crumble and calls it the “quintessential British never-fails-to-please pudding". Serve with crème fraîche or whipped cream.
2. Bramley apple, raspberry and almond crumble tarts
These tarts turn a classic crumble into easy-to-serve individual portions. You might struggle to find fresh raspberries later in the year, but you can use frozen if that's the case. The sweetness of the berries acts as a nice alternative to a traditional apple-and-blackberry mix, as it balances the sharpness of the apples well.
3. Cherry plum with cobnuts crumble
The flavour of sweet cherry plums pairs beautifully with cobnuts (related to hazelnuts). Serve with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream – or a little bit of everything.
4. Raymond Blanc's strawberry crumble
For the home cook striving for a professional finish, this gourmet crumble recipe recommends cooking the topping separately to the fruit filling (and you don't have to stick to strawberries). Here, Raymond Blanc tops his with raspberry sorbet.
5. Apple and blackberry crumble
Apple and blackberry is the classic, and some say the best, crumble filling. This recipe sees the fruit swirled with sultanas, cinnamon and sugar, roasted until sweet and caramelised, layered in the bottom of a big ceramic dish and topped with an oaty crumble dotted with demerara sugar. All that’s missing is the cream (or custard).
6. Berry crumble cheesecake
A recipe for when you can't choose between a cheesecake and a crumble. This berry crumble cheesecake is made from creamy goat's cheese, soft cheese, soured cream, crunchy granola, orange, blackberries and a hearty helping of strawberry jam.
7. Chocolate and hazelnut crumble tart
Not the most traditional take on a crumble, this shiny, smooth and silky dark chocolate tart is topped with crunchy hazelnuts. Serve with a raspberry coulis (use frozen berries if you can't find fresh) and rippled chantilly cream.
8. Spiced cranberry and apple crumble
The cranberry season begins in late September/early October but it's notoriously short. Grab them quick or use frozen berries to try out this nicely spiced crumble. Allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon all play a part in bringing out the fruity flavours and adding extra warmth.
9. The Hairy Bikers' apricot and almond crumble
Fantastic with fresh apricots, this is almost as good made with a couple of cans of apricots instead. The Hairy Bikers complete their crumble topping with flaked almonds and grated marzipan to give it an extra something, and suggest serving in individual dishes.
10. Antony Worral Thompson's baked apples with crumble
This fuss-free recipe uses bramley apples, a sour variety of cooking apple that bakes well. Rhubarb, orange and chopped almonds complete the mix.
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