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Apple Crumble

Crumble can be sweet or savory, but apple is the most popular and quintessential crumble choice in the UK. We recommend using Honeycrisp apples, due to their balance of sweet and tart flavors. Apple crumble is usually eaten in the fall, when the fruit is in season but can be enjoyed at any time. From May-June, try adding rhubarb to your apple crumble for a fruity, seasonal mix.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (130 g) flour
• 2/3 cup (110 g)  brown sugar
  
• 1 stick (110 g) butter + 3 tbsp, divided
  
• 8 apples, preferably Honeycrisp
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) apple juice
  
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the flour and brown sugar to a medium bowl, and cut in the stick of butter with your hands. The mixture should resemble breadcrumbs with some large chunks visible.
3. Cover and let firm up in the fridge for 30 min.
4. Remove from the fridge and transfer the crumble to the baking sheet. Bake for 12-18 min. until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
   
5. Core the apples and cut them into cubes. Place them in a bowl of water to prevent browning.
6. Whisk the apple juice and cornstarch together in a separate bowl and set aside. 
7. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the apples, salt and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 3 min.
8. Pour in the apple juice-cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.
9. Simmer for 5 min., then remove from heat and stir in the remaining tbsp of butter.
10. Scoop the warm apples into an 8-inch serving dish. Sprinkle the cooled crumble on top, breaking it up with your fingers.
11. Serve immediately on its own or with vanilla ice cream.
12. Enjoy!