Best Apple Crumble

Name: Best Apple Crumble
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 cup Butter; 0.25 cup Custard Powder; 1 whole Eggs; 6 whole Granny Smith Apple; 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar; 0.33 cup Rolled Oats; 0.75 cup Sugar; 0.33 cup Toasted Shredded Coconut

Dessert 🍰 British Low-Sodium Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Best Apple Crumble layers tender, cinnamon-scented Granny Smith apples beneath a golden, buttery topping enriched with coconut and rolled oats for extra crunch and nutty aroma. Baked in a pastry-style base and served with hot or cold custard, it balances tart fruit with a caramelized, toasty finish—perfect for weekend desserts, family gatherings, or cool-weather comfort.

Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the apples in a large pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until soft. Drain and let cool. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons sugar to coat evenly.
2

In a large bowl, beat together the 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until fluffy. Stir in the egg. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and custard powder. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the butter and sugar. Press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4

Drain the apples and place them into the crust. Cut together 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups flour, and cinnamon. Stir in the coconut and oats. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
5

Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove the sides from the pan and let the crumble cool before serving.